- Code of Conduct
- https://docs.carpentries.org/topic_folders/policies/code-of-conduct.html
- We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all people, regardless of background or identity.
- Go to Instructors or Helpers if you feel the Code of Conduct is being violated.
- Use the Code of Conduct Incident Report form if you feel the Instructors are not handling appropriately.
- Introduce Instructors and Helpers
- What is the Carpentries?
- https://carpentries.org/
- The Carpentries is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to teaching computational skills to researchers and anyone who works with data worldwide.
- Carpentries at the Smithsonian
- Carpentries way of teaching
- Code along, rather than lecturing from PowerPoint, or just demonstrating
- Odds of running into an error are high, but don't panic -- this is a great opportunity to learn
- We won't leave you behind
- Explain stickies
- Bat signal to Instructors and Helpers
- Logistics
- Restroom location
- Coffee and snacks available
- But please drop in a buck or 2, since we aren't able to pay with official funds
- SmithsonianWorkshops GitHub page
- https://github.com/SmithsonianWorkshops
- First opportunity to use stickies
- Show that all previous workshops are hosted here
- Click on most recent "repository"
- Click on EtherPad link
- EtherPad
- A collaborative document -- think of it as a stripped-down version of Google Docs
- Show Name and Color options
- Add name, unit, and IceBreaker under Attendance Heading
- Learner introductions (optional)
- Overview of what we will be teaching today, and how they fit together
- Parting words of advice, inspirational quote, etc.