You're probably in a much better position to evaluate than I am! My guess is that more Octave-based classes would translate into more users and more code writt

You're probably in a much better position to evaluate than I am! My guess is that more Octave-based classes would translate into more users and more code written for Octave down the line, but I'm not sure how to encourage more use of Octave in the classroom in the first place.