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<h2>How Does Coaching at CSSclasses Work?</h2>
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  In our workshops, learners follow along the tasks on their own computers. Learners have to figure out how to solve certain problems, and might get stuck or need help – that’s what coaches are for! To give advice, to explain something and help learners to follow along with the tutorial. Coaches don’t have to be around the entire day, just a few hours of help are great too.
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<h2>Who Can Be a Coach?</h2>
<p>Everyone! As soon as you can help the learner next to you, you are a coach. No need to be an expert. No one knows the answer to everything – if you are not sure or stuck with a question, just ask another coach to help out.</p>

<h2>How Do Coaches Prepare?</h2>
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  Be sure to read the <a href="https://opentechschool.github.io/slides/presentations/coaching/">OpenTechSchool Coaches Guide</a>, and also take a look at the <a href="http://www.opentechschool.org/about.html">Core Values</a>. Make sureto be familiar with our <a href="/learning-materials/">Learning Materials</a>. Also please arrive at 9:30 am on the workshop day, to attend our Coaches briefing and help prepare the venue.
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<h2>Where Else Can I Help And Ask Questions?</h2>
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  Hang out with us in our <a href="https://cssclasses.slack.com/messages">Slack Chat</a>! This is where we discuss and plan the workshops. You can also follow us <a href="https://twitter.com/cssclasses">on Twitter</a>. You can contribute to improving the website and learning materials on our <a href="https://github.com/cssconf/CSSclasses/issues">GitHub</a>.
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