The Feynman technique

Basically:

Choose a Concept
Teach it to a Toddler
Identify Gaps and Go Back to The Source Material
Review and Simplify

This rings true with me. When I was teaching UNIX basics I always found that I had to really understand every aspect when with absolute beginners. Once I got to system security or performance tuning I found I was better equipped if I went through the same process. Sadly, most people on these courses had a little knowledge already which, as we know, can be very dangerous!I

Anyway. I like the concept and thought I would share it. One variation could work. Instead of trying to teach a child, how about trying to teach the Mudcat collective. Or is that child just too unruly? :-)