I was reviewing the Library Carpentry lessons <https://librarycarpentry.org/lessons/> and came across this section on jargon busting:
https://librarycarpentry.org/lc-data-intro/02-jargon-busting/index.html I'd love to try out this technique in other settings (including Software Carpentry workshop) but wanted some feedback from others. *For those who have used the "Jargon Busting" technique (in any Carpentry setting), how did it go? What were common words that arose? Did any learners get off track or (alternately) get intimidated?* I imagine this is a neat icebreaker to have early in a workshop (or, right after a break) to encourage "meeting your neighbors". (This is useful if learners develop trust in each other -- when stuck, they can first turn to each other, reducing load on helpers or instructors.) Similarly, this can help instructors sense "what does my classroom care about?" but with full classroom participation (are they R-focused? what's their experience level? things the pre-workshop survey would answer if everyone filled it out...) Thanks in advance, Kunal ------------------------------------------ The Carpentries: discuss Permalink: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/T081a5f608875cb79-M99e98681831cc06b241c7d46 Delivery options: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/subscription
