Merge pull request #458 from jhudsl/jan2024updates

Updates for Jan 2024!!!

config.yml

@@ -1,20 +1,19 @@
 default:
-  course_name_long: "Epi/Biostats Summer Institute - Introduction to R for Public Health Researchers
-140.604.79"
-  course_dates: "June 12-16 and 20-23, 2023"
-  course_time: "1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET"
-  final_due_date: "June 30th at 11:59pm ET"
-  grades_due: "August 25"
-  holiday: "In recognition of [Juneteenth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth), there will be **no class on Monday June 19th, 2023**."
-  courseplus_web: "https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/syl:syl.public.view/coid/20767/"
-  courseplus_dropboxes: "https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/db:main/coID/20767/"
-  courseplus_surveys: "https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/survey2:admin.home/coID/20767/#!/"
-  ta: "Rupshikha Sen (rsen6 at jhmi.edu)"
+  course_name_long: "Epi/Biostats Summer Institute - Introduction to R for Public Health Researchers 140.604.73"
+  course_dates: "January 8-12 and 16-19, 2024"
+  course_time: "1:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. ET"
+  final_due_date: "January 24th at 11:59pm ET"
+  grades_due: "January 26"
+  holiday: "In recognition of [Martin Luther King Jr. Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Day), there will be **no class on Monday January 15th, 2024**."
+  courseplus_web: "https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/syl:syl.public.view/coid/20749/"
+  courseplus_dropboxes: "https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/db:main/coID/20749/"
+  courseplus_surveys: "https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/survey2:admin.home/coID/20749/#!/"
+  ta: "Padmashri Saravanan (psarava1 at jhu.edu)"
   instructors: "[Carrie Wright](https://carriewright11.github.io/) (cwrigh60 at jhu.edu), [Ava Hoffman](https://www.avahoffman.com/) (ava.hoffman at jhu.edu), [Clifton McKee](https://clifmckee.github.io/) (cmckee7 at jhu.edu)"
-  r_version: "(4.3.0 (called 'Already Tomorrow') as of April 21, 2023)"
-  r_dl_mac_m1: "https://cloud.r-project.org/bin/macosx/big-sur-arm64/base/R-4.3.0-arm64.pkg"
-  r_dl_mac_intel: "https://cloud.r-project.org/bin/macosx/big-sur-x86_64/base/R-4.3.0-x86_64.pkg"
-  r_dl_windows: "https://cloud.r-project.org/bin/windows/base/R-4.3.0-win.exe"
-  rstudio_dl_mac: "https://download1.rstudio.org/electron/macos/RStudio-2023.03.1-446.dmg"
-  rstudio_dl_windows: "https://download1.rstudio.org/electron/windows/RStudio-2023.03.1-446.exe"
+  r_version: "(4.3.2 (called 'Eye Holes') as of October 31, 2023)"
+  r_dl_mac_m1: "https://cran.r-project.org/bin/macosx/big-sur-arm64/base/R-4.3.2-arm64.pkg"
+  r_dl_mac_intel: "https://cran.r-project.org/bin/macosx/big-sur-x86_64/base/R-4.3.2-x86_64.pkg"
+  r_dl_windows: "https://cran.r-project.org/bin/windows/base/R-4.3.2-win.exe"
+  rstudio_dl_mac: "https://download1.rstudio.org/electron/macos/RStudio-2023.12.0-369.dmg"
+  rstudio_dl_windows: "https://download1.rstudio.org/electron/windows/RStudio-2023.12.0-369.exe"
 

docs/module_details/day0.Rmd

@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ schedule <- read_markdown("../_schedule_table.Rmd")
 
 Upon completion of this session, you will be able to do the following:
 
-1. Successfully install R and RStudio.
-2. Install your first R packages.
+1.  Successfully install R and RStudio.
+2.  Install your first R packages.
 
 ## Material
 
@@ -34,8 +34,7 @@ pander::pandoc.table(
   split.tables = Inf,
   style = "rmarkdown"
 )
-``` 
-
+```
 
 ## Instructions
 
@@ -55,27 +54,45 @@ Install the latest version of RStudio (Desktop):
 
 -   [Download For Windows users](`r config::get("rstudio_dl_windows")`) - (may need to copy-paste the link to the browser)
 
--   A more detailed walk-through of the steps above is provided in [R_and_RStudio_installation](../../modules/Setup/R_and_RStudio_installation.html).
+-   A more detailed walk-through of the steps above is provided in [R_and_RStudio_installation](../../modules/Setup/R_and_RStudio_installation.html). However, you should use the most recent versions of R and RStudio.
 
 You can also visit the `RStudio` website, <https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/>.
 
-If you are using a computer issued from Hopkins, you may need to work with the IT department in advance to do these installations. 
+If you are using a computer issued from Hopkins, you may need to work with the IT department in advance to do these installations.
+
+## Installing `jhur` (optional)
+
+The instructor team has created a collection of code, called a "package", that will help get data into your programming environment quickly. Copy and paste the following into the console and hit "return" to run the code.
+
+```{r eval=FALSE}
+install.packages("remotes")
+```
+
+![](../../docs/images/install_remotes_console.png){width=50%}
+
+Next, run the following:
+
+```{r eval=FALSE}
+remotes::install_github("jhudsl/jhur")
+```
+
+If you get the following message, `Enter one or more numbers, or an empty line to skip updates: `, you can hit return to enter an empty line (no updates).
+
+You should see some messages in the console, ending with `* DONE (jhur)` if the process completed successfully.
+
+![](../../docs/images/install_jhur.png){width=50%}
 
 ## Homework 1
 
-**(Due `r config::get("final_due_date")` - but we strongly suggest you complete it before the course starts)**: 
+**(Due `r config::get("final_due_date")` - but we strongly suggest you complete it before the course starts)**:
 
--   Complete the free lessons for Introduction to R on Dataquest. 
+-   Complete the *FREE* lessons for Introduction to R on Dataquest.
 
 -   Upload a screenshot of the completion page to the Drop Box link below.
-
-
-
 
 ## Homework
 
-`r emo::ji("pencil")` **HOMEWORK 1**: [Dataquest](https://app.dataquest.io/login?target-url=%2Fm%2F499%2Fintroduction-to-programming-in-r) 
-
+`r emo::ji("pencil")` **HOMEWORK 1**: [Dataquest](https://app.dataquest.io/login?target-url=%2Fm%2F499%2Fintroduction-to-programming-in-r)
 
 ## Drop Boxes
 

index.Rmd

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ The course will provide students with **“hands-on” training** for analyzing
 
 * `r config::get("course_dates")` 1:30PM-4:50PM on Zoom  - `r config::get("holiday")`
 * Zoom link will be emailed prior to the first class.
-* [Installation Instructions](https://jhudatascience.org/intro_to_r/modules/Setup/R_and_RStudio_installation.html) - This is **required** before the course, but we can help you on the first day (or before) if you have trouble.
+* [Installation Instructions](https://jhudatascience.org/intro_to_r/docs/module_details/day0.html) - This is **required** before the course, but we can help you on the first day (or before) if you have trouble.
 * Slack Workspace invitation will be sent directly via email.
 * [CoursePlus Website](`r config::get("courseplus_web")`)
 * [Syllabus](syllabus.html)

resources/email_to_class.txt

@@ -2,38 +2,37 @@ Dear Students,
 
 Thank you for registering for Introduction to R for Public Health Researchers!
 
-Class will be held from 1:30PM-4:50PM EST June 12-16 and 20-23, 2023.
+Class will be held from 1:30PM-4:50PM ET January 8-12 and 16-19, 2024.
 
 Please take note of the following action items:
 
 *Bookmark important links:*
 - <PASTE> : The recurring Zoom link for our class.
 - https://jhudatascience.org/intro_to_r/ : Class website. We may be posting additional content the night before each class and this is the most up-to-date source of information.
 - https://jhudatascience.org/intro_to_r/syllabus : The class syllabus.
-- https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/course.home/coid/20767/ : The CoursePlus website has drop boxes for submitting homework and projects.
-- https://intro-to-r-june-2023.slack.com/ : Slack Workspace.
+- https://courseplus.jhu.edu/core/index.cfm/go/course.home/coid/20749/ : The CoursePlus website has drop boxes for submitting homework and projects.
+- https://intro-to-r-140-604.slack.com/ : Slack Workspace.
 
 *Join the class Slack channel:*
 Slack is an online platform that we use to facilitate communication among students, TAs, and instructors. We will use this for real-time announcements, discussion, and direct messaging as needed.
 1. Please click on this link to register: <PASTE>
 2. Register for the Workspace with your email and chosen password.
-3. Log in here: https://intro-to-r-june-2023.slack.com/
+3. Log in here: https://intro-to-r-140-604.slack.com/
 4. (Optional) Download the app for more seamless use of Slack (https://slack.com/download).
 5. Feel free to introduce yourself!
 
 *Install software:*
 You should have the following software installed before the first class:
-1. Please install the latest version of R (4.3.0 "Already Tomorrow" as of April 21, 2023) at https://cloud.r-project.org/
+1. Please install the latest version of R (4.3.2 "Eye Holes" as of October 31, 2023) at https://cloud.r-project.org/
 2. Please install the latest version of RStudio (Desktop): https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/
 You can find detailed instructions on how to do this on the <website page for Day 0>. Note that if you have any restrictions on your work computer, you might need to work with your IT department to get R and RStudio installed.
 
 *Complete "Day 0" homework:*
-Please complete the first module for Introduction to R:
-1. Follow the quick lesson here: https://app.dataquest.io/m/499/introduction-to-programming-in-r
+Please complete the first module for Introduction to R. You can find detailed instructions on how to do this on the <website page for Day 0>:
+1. Follow the quick *FREE* lesson here: https://app.dataquest.io/m/499/introduction-to-programming-in-r
 2. Try to do this before class starts (it will make things easier).
-3. Once complete, please upload a screenshot of the completion page to the CoursePlus drop box.
-You can find detailed instructions on how to do this on the <website page for Day 0>.
+3. Please save a screenshot of the completion page to upload to CoursePlus later.
 
 See everyone on Monday!
 
-Ava, Carrie, Clif, and Rupshikha
+Ava, Carrie, Clif, and Padma