Set up a local web server on your laptop, so you can run WordPress on your laptop. With a local install of WordPress you can test new plugins and themes, or just play with WordPress without the need for a public server.
We plan to have many mentors available to help you through the process.
Prerequisites: A laptop, Mac or Windows, either is fine.
Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/r3df/setting-up-a-local-web-server-for-wordpress
