AC Microcourses Feedback - Hello World

[sgbaird]

Use this discussion to provide feedback about the Hello World microcourse (what to keep, what to change, what to remove) and other comments or feedback you'd like to share.

[evelynnesher]

I wanted to share some thoughts about the microcourses and get feedback from others on how they're finding the content so far. I’ve been moving through the material and, while I’m understanding the concepts, I’m finding the coding portions to be a bit challenging. There seems to be a lot introduced at once, and even with my coding experience, I’ve been struggling more than I expected.

It seems like the assignment at the end of each module is the only significant coding task, but I think having at least one more coding component earlier on would be really helpful for reinforcing the skills. One suggestion I have is to introduce optional “checkpoints,” “hints,” or “feeling stuck?” sections throughout the course. These could provide code snippets to assist with the current tasks while offering reusable tools and functions for future projects. Another option could be adding mini quizzes focused on coding to reinforce understanding.

I’d love to hear if others are having a similar experience or have additional thoughts!