• How long have you spent on the homework assignments? Did lecture and the reading prepare you for them? I've spent 5-5 1/2 hours on the last two assignments and I think 3-4 hours on the group coding assignment. And yes, lecture helps a lot! By giving concrete example to better understand the reading and its concepts. Example are great!
• What has contributed most to your learning in this class thus far? Lecture and reading have helped a lot with the theory and a bit with the nitty gritty of how they work but honestly I think the homework has solidified both the concepts and the procedures the most.
• What do you think would help you learn more effectively or make the class better for you? Ok, I need to start the homework sooner. That's on me, everything else is great. I will do that starting this week. 

Thanks!