Overall, seems like you guys think the class is going well.
Consensus on discussions, lecturing is that we're doing well.
You mostly want, and we will try spending more time on planning for next week. I apologize for letting this fall by the wayside.
In class activities is a split, so I am going to unilaterally decide that we will err on the side of more (I'm tired of talking).
Many of your requested more time be spent on demos, so we will do that. There is also interest in revisiting worksheet design, which I did not do very well the first time around. So we'll do that.
Let's discuss the idea of compressing this course..
Many topics are requested for earlier (demos, quizzes, etc.)
To do this we either need to add class time in the beginning or cut some stuff. I didn't really see cut recommendations? Have any?
Do people think this class is better suited to a 5-6 week course that meets for, say, 1.5 hours 2x per week?
As for teaching to different backgrounds.. All I can really say is try to be as relatable as possible, but it's a fine line.
Share pictures & nicknames.