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].
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
