Nope, and thank you for the resource! This is similar to what we do in other computing environments on our central VMware servers. It's easy to have everything the students need already done, but many aren't comfortable with virtual machines and elect to try to install things on their own. I really like the deferred installation, which is something to try when they have a better sense of the program and greater self-efficacy.
My issue is setting up environments for BYOD workshops as well as installing the same environment on students personal laptops. Time is always tight and we can't really defer installation. While it looks straightforward, many students are uncomfortable with even installing software not from an app store
. Most of the confusion seems to result in the two separate installations and students not recognizing that they are indeed different programs.
Something easily done via a single click and drag package installer would alleviate a lot of problems.