Feedback and things to improve

[lwjohnst86]

Generally from what I've noticed/should keep track of and also from others. I'll add to this as more sessions are completed.

• Include a mention about sign up/registration ... as in there is none

[lwjohnst86]

Ideas based on observations from last two workshops, since we haven't had as many people come out as last year:

• We need to advertise more and more widely, to get more people who may not be aware of the sessions.
• Have the sessions be more structured and linked between... so like have several sessions in a row be on a particular theme.
• If having themes, have them once/weekly to keep momentum going. Then have a break for a while.
• Have two "streams" of structured and connected vs more like "lightning talks"/sessions that don't fit into a theme.
• Have people register if having "themes". We need some way to get "buy-in" for attending, rather than merely saying "I'm interested" but then not showing up.

[lwjohnst86]

Other ideas:

• Have short, intense workshops (not just SWC) introducing thematic topics in R, targeted to beginners. Advertise these more heavily, have registration, get funding for snacks, etc. Could be 4 hr workshops, 1 day workshops, or multi-day workshops. More structured, more exercises, group work, etc. Maybe get ECTS credits for them.
• Have the twice-monthly sessions be targeted for beginner-intermediate and intermediate rather than only beginner topics

Related to CRU in general:

• Have occasional meetings with interested people on things to do, discussing and taken on tasks, direction of CRU, etc.