Thanks for starting this discussion, Dan.
In developing the semester-long biology course for Data Carpentry [1], we
specifically included self-learners in our approach to organizing the
materials. We have a very clear starting point for self-learners that is
accessible from the home page [2]. Self
I really like the lessons. I did the 2011 online offering of Software
Carpentry, where we watched video / read text lessons and did exercises. I
still refer back to the lessons when I want to refresh myself on a concept.
Since then, I have recommended to multiple people that they simply read and
I wrote a blog post [1] a while back to give people because I wanted to
give them instructions for installation and how to go through the swc/dc
material.
I wholeheartedly agree, the lessons are great starting places to lean a new
topic.
I've constantly referenced them when I have to write a new MA
Thanks for starting this conversation. In my opinion, our lessons have
three main purposes:
1. remind instructors what to teach (before/during a workshop)
2. remind students what they've learned (following a workshop)
3. help folks who haven't attended a workshop learn some basics
I think our less
Hi everyone:
When people ask me about learning R/Python I tend to point them to the
Software/Data carpentry lesson pages. I think the lessons are great, and
I've used them myself to learn about concepts.
I'm also biased in my answer because I use the SWC/DC material when I teach.
It occurred to
