I really like this idea as something to do part way through a workshop. It would break up the format with something different, and perhaps a bit light-hearted, and also give some formative feedback to help the instructors.
From: Anelda van der Walt via discuss <[email protected]> Sent: 13 December 2018 09:17 To: discuss <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [discuss] using jargon-busting Hi Kunal, This is a great email, thanks for writing it. We've started to incorporate it in our other Carpentries. Others from SA who've run workshops with the Jargon busting lesson might want to chime in. My feeling was that it didn't really work at the very start of the workshop as our audience had no understanding of what was expected of them. Only people who have had some exposure to data analysis workshops and vocabulary could participate and was "brave" enough to put their hands up to provide terms. I'd like to try it a little later in the workshop or even as a closing activity to make sure people know how to find out if they don't understand terminology but haven't yet tried that. Let me know what works for you? Kind regards, Anelda On Thu, Dec 13, 2018 at 9:58 AM Kunal Marwaha <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: 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<https://carpentries.topicbox.com/latest> / discuss / see discussions<https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss> + participants<https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/members> + delivery options<https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/subscription> Permalink<https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/T081a5f608875cb79-Mb5b551a99123252d9aacf16b> ________________________________ Heriot-Watt University is The Times & The Sunday Times International University of the Year 2018 Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt is a leader in ideas and solutions. With campuses and students across the entire globe we span the world, delivering innovation and educational excellence in business, engineering, design and the physical, social and life sciences. This email is generated from the Heriot-Watt University Group, which includes: 1. Heriot-Watt University, a Scottish charity registered under number SC000278 2. Edinburgh Business School a Charity Registered in Scotland, SC026900. Edinburgh Business School is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland with registered number SC173556 and registered office at Heriot-Watt University Finance Office, Riccarton, Currie, Midlothian, EH14 4AS 3. Heriot- Watt Services Limited (Oriam), Scotland's national performance centre for sport. Heriot-Watt Services Limited is a private limited company registered is Scotland with registered number SC271030 and registered office at Research & Enterprise Services Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS. The contents (including any attachments) are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of its contents is strictly prohibited, and you should please notify the sender immediately and then delete it (including any attachments) from your system. ------------------------------------------ The Carpentries: discuss Permalink: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/T081a5f608875cb79-M5ba763d30e20ce6783b11d1e Delivery options: https://carpentries.topicbox.com/groups/discuss/subscription
