I'd argue that you should do just that. Throw them right into the middle of it. Dive right in! I think they'll get a lot out of it. As an intern after my fr

I'd argue that you should do just that. Throw them right into the middle of it. Dive right in! I think they'll get a lot out of it. As an intern after my freshman year, I had no idea what a database was, but I was thrown right into it and got a ton out of it. I have been observing how people learn and how things can be taught effectively. I noticed that the best teachers of a concept are those who have learned the concept most recently. If you've been programming for 20 years, it's hard to empathize with someone who has never coded before. But if you only started coding last year, it's easier to convey the thought processes required to learn the new information -- whatever field of knowledge it is in. A sophomore can explain the concept of the function to the freshman and in the process learn it better him or herself. It's a win-win.