Tutorial#

Tutorial due date: Thursday December 11 midnight

Peer review due date: Monday December 15 noon

You will create a ~15-minute video presentation on a topic of your choice that relates to the content of the course.

You may select any topic, provided it is connected to the themes and material we have covered.

You may choose any presentation style, but your tutorial must involve you actively presenting (e.g., speaking, writing, or demonstrating). A slide deck with only text and no narration does not meet the requirement.

Formats#

Your tutorial could take different forms, such as:

  • A mini-lecture that introduces and explains a theory or technique mentioned in class but not covered in depth.

  • A worked example, where you apply course techniques to a system or problem inspired by your interests, walking through the steps and explaining your reasoning, figures, or results.

Each tutorial must be accompanied by a well-documented code notebook/Colab that supports and complements your presentation.

If you are unsure, please reach out to the course staff as early as possible.

Peer Review#

After submission, your peers will:

  • Watch your recording.

  • Explore your accompanying notebook.

  • Ask clarifying questions.

  • Provide constructive feedback on your tutorial.

Recording your tutorial#

While you are welcome to use any method of recording. But here are some options you can try.

  • Zoom option: You can enter your own Zoom room and start recording. During then, you can share your screen (e.g., iPad or slides). You can download the recording afterwards, and then edit the clip a needed. This is a very easy and straightforward recording solution. The potential downside is that you will need to record everything in one take. While you could do multiple takes, you may need to do some editing to remove the unwanted takes and stitch the good takes together.

  • Microsoft powerpoint: You can record slide show on Microsoft powerpoint. There is an option to “record slide show” and you would present the slides like normal, but there will be a video/audio recording (make sure your camera and microphone is working and is set to the right one!) Then you can export the powerpoint as an mp4 file. The upside is that you can record slide by slide, and redo a slide if necessary. Not sure if there is a proper down side, but from my personal experience, Microsoft Powerpoint can be a bit buggy, but mostly is ok.

Submission Requirements#

For the tutorial submission, you will submit:

  • A video recording of your tutorial.

  • Your code notebook/Colab.

You will upload your recording and colab to a shared google folder (see Canvas for link), and also share the title of your tutorial on the spreadsheet.

For the peer review, you will be assigned a tutorial to watch, and you will fill out a Google Form with your feedback (see Canvas for link).

Tips for a Successful Tutorial#

  • Choose a relevant topic: Select a subject that aligns with the course material and interests you.

  • Engage your audience: Present the material clearly and confidently, using examples or demonstrations where appropriate.

  • Support with code: Ensure your accompanying notebook or Colab is well-documented, easy to follow, and enhances your presentation.

  • Be creative: Feel free to use visuals, analogies, or interactive elements to make your tutorial memorable.

  • Practice: Rehearse your presentation to ensure it fits within the time limit and flows smoothly.

If you have any questions about the requirements or need guidance on your topic, please reach out to the course staff.