Hi Emma,
In the meanwhile I found a very old topic where the attached syllabus by Kevin Gentry was shared. Included some tips & tricks by Grant Marshall, too.
I'll also go on seeking those educational topics I mentioned in the email.
Syllabus.pdf
I guess the attachment - and especially the "tips" - can be useful for other beginners, too.
(BTW the Education section of the Old Forums may be an interesting read for you - although registration and therefore replying or such is no longer possible there).
OK, here is one that Guzman did with his students in a couple of lessons only:
http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?p=108228#p108228
And here is Andrew Nathanson's presentation in SketchUp 3D BaseCamp last June (He is a student of Fred Bartels, a member of SCF here so you can also ask him about education).
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