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A "class" is over several weeks or months, conducted one or two times a week, for an hour or two. In addition to an overview and a theoretical framework, there are hands-on, practical exercises during the class and homework provided to enhance what is learned during classtimeclass-time. We expect regular/consistent participation and that participants spend some time on the homework.
A "workshop" is usually an afternoon concentrating on a certain theme like an Ubuntu Installation or the AV Wiki. The key element of the workshop is the hands-on, practical exercises which constitute the majority of the time.
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