[IPython-dev] using the notebook for teaching?

[Thomas Kluyver]

On 6 December 2012 19:41, W Gong <wen.g.gong at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am not suggesting that the core dev team to do everything user asks for,
> but to illustrate how to balance needs of advanced vs novice users.
> To me, ipynb is a killer app for learning/teaching/researching users.
> If one can lower the entry-barrier, it will encourage user's adoption.
>

Hi Wen,

It's not just a question of what the core dev team can do - I assume
toolbar buttons can be added quite easily. I'm thinking about the
interface: is adding a Youtube video an important enough task to take up
precious UI space? I doubt that it is.

Best wishes,
Thomas
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