Stuff you'll need

There are three things you need in order to join an online LESSON.

1. A javascript-capable browser. We recommend Safari, IE7, or Opera. Firefox2 seems to have issues with fully redrawing the screen during each page refresh. More news on that as we figure it out.
2. Skype (freeware:win/mac/*nix) and a set of speakers or headphones. The lesson audio is broadcast live by the teacher using a headset mic, and if you aren't listening in to the Skypecast, you will miss quite a bit of informative training.
3. A couple of hours and a willingness to ask questions. Seriously, that's it. With the two pieces of software listed above, and a willingness to learn, you will be able to enjoy a peek into the inner workings of Drupal each week.

How to connect:
To join a dojo lesson in-progress, fire up your web browser and go to The Live Screencast Page. You will be presented with a pop-up dialog box that proclaims, "This applet was signed by 'ultravnc.net', yadda yadda." Click 'Trust' or 'OK' to load the applet and continue. Please note that the live screencast page will be blank unless we are currently conducting a training.

Here's what the screencast reflector page looks like:

Join the live screencast - (see diagram at left) Video: Displays the teacher's screen - (click 'ok' to connect ... no password) Chat: Logs you into the IRC chat channel so you can type questions Audio: Click the link to our Skypecast (only shows up when active), sign into Skype and listen

It goes without saying that you will have to enable Java applets and Javascript in your browser for this to work.

Optional Software

IRC: You will not have to learn how to use IRC (or learn anything new at all) to enjoy a lesson. If you're familiar with IRC and it's featureset, however, you may want to join us in #drupal-dojo on FreeNode (irc.freenode.net) and use the VNC-only screencast page instead. The lesson plan info and related links can be found by typing "lesson?" in #drupal-dojo. A Skype dial-up number can always be discovered by typing "Skype?" in #drupal-dojo as well.

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