[NFBCS] Seeking mentor

Thu Dec 31 20:55:54 UTC 2020

I am in eastern time here. I think that it is a great idea to do this over zoom.

It would probably be best to have two separate chats over zoom, one for python and one for C++, right?

All training sessions could be recorded with everyone’s permission and put somewhere for everyone to access in the future as A reference or four new people that want to learn. Volunteering teachers could send out a notification via this email list of a set time that week that they could help. Interested students could reply and if the teacher has interest, then they can volunteer their time. Does this sound like a good setup?

Thank you,

-Reece 

> On Dec 31, 2020, at 3:38 PM, Rayn Darren via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Charles, 
> 
> Time zones will be something fun to sort out, for example, I'm in California and can meet no earlier than 10 am EST. 
> 
> Sarah
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Charles E. Black via NFBCS
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2020 12:31 PM
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> Cc: charleseblack at att.net
> Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Seeking mentor
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> I would also be interested in learning Python and I might need to refamiliarize myself with C++. There is a condition, these courses should be taught during the afternoon hours, I work. 
> 
> I might be willing to get off my wallet if these courses can be taught from a blind perspective.
> 
> Sarah, I am also a RPG player. Would you be willing to contact me in regards to your RPG? My address is below in the signature. Thanks.
> 
> Charles Black
> charleseblack at att.net 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rayn Darren via NFBCS
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2020 3:19 PM
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> Cc: Rayn Darren <rayndarren at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Seeking mentor
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I don't appear to be getting all of the responses but am able to read them in others so I'll respond all at once 😊.
> 
> Reece, I absolutely love that idea! Learning in an atmosphere where you don't have to explain every little thing regarding the adaptations you need prior to even getting started would be wonderful! Don't get me wrong, Disabled Students Centers and whatnot are quite accommodating but it's still a hassle. 
> 
> If others are interested in this, I have a Zoom room we can use. I think recording is a great idea, both for prosperity and for those who can't make a session for example, would we need video btw? If so, no problem, I'll just need to use the laptop instead of the PC 😊. 
> 
> Also, I haven't successfully been able to get Linux up and running, ☹.
> 
> John and Kevin, thank you thank you 😊
> 
> Oh, and another btw, 😊, my name is Sarah, rayndarren is  just my private email address based on my character in a text-based RPG I run 😊
> 
> Thanks,
> Sarah
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of John J. Boyer via NFBCS
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2020 10:26 AM
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> Cc: John J. Boyer <john.boyer at abilitiessoft.org>
> Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Seeking mentor
> 
> Hello Rayn,
> 
> I'm willing to correspond with you on these subjects. I have lots of experience in C, and I'm pretty far along in learning Python.
> 
> John
> 
>> On Thu, Dec 31, 2020 at 09:50:05AM -0800, Rayn Darren via NFBCS wrote:
>> Good morning all,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I'm seeking a mentor for C/C++ and/or Python. I've tried to learn both 
>> on my own and have gotten nowhere fast. I know there are online 
>> learning platforms like codecademy and coursera but they're either 
>> inaccessible or are cost prohibitive. I'm looking to expand my 
>> skillset from font-end coding and web development and thought that 
>> C/C++ and/or Python would be a good place to start. If I'm walking 
>> down an improper path as well, I'd appreciate a bit of guidance as well.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> Sarah Hale
>> 
>> Work: 714.852.3238
>> 
>> Email:  <mailto:sarah.hale at siteweaver.org> sarah.hale at siteweaver.org
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>> 
>> 
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