From 9c6bb081d4576461dbb0b9d037c641f51633bacb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Martin Geisler Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 19:23:01 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update "Running the course" based on latest experience (#628) --- src/running-the-course.md | 11 +++++------ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/running-the-course.md b/src/running-the-course.md index db16d5a6..c539c366 100644 --- a/src/running-the-course.md +++ b/src/running-the-course.md @@ -13,16 +13,13 @@ Before you run the course, you will want to: popup (click the link with a little arrow next to "Speaker Notes"). This way you have a clean screen to present to the class. -1. Select your topic for the afternoon of the fourth day. This may be based on - the audience you expect, or on your own expertise. - -1. Decide on the dates. Since the course is large, we recommend that you +1. Decide on the dates. Since the course takes at least three full days, we recommend that you schedule the days over two weeks. Course participants have said that they find it helpful to have a gap in the course since it helps them process all the information we give them. 1. Find a room large enough for your in-person participants. We recommend a - class size of 15-20 people. That's small enough that people are comfortable + class size of 15-25 people. That's small enough that people are comfortable asking questions --- it's also small enough that one instructor will have time to answer the questions. Make sure the room has _desks_ for yourself and for the students: you will all need to be able to sit and work with your laptops. @@ -35,7 +32,9 @@ Before you run the course, you will want to: Using your laptop will also allow you to fix typos as you or the course participants spot them. -1. Let people solve the exercises by themselves or in small groups. Make sure to +1. Let people solve the exercises by themselves or in small groups. + We typically spend 30-45 minutes on exercises in the morning and in the afternoon (including time to review the solutions). + Make sure to ask people if they're stuck or if there is anything you can help with. When you see that several people have the same problem, call it out to the class and offer a solution, e.g., by showing people where to find the relevant