| When | Wednesday 2:30-3:30 |
| Teacher Name | PeterSchmidtNielsen |
| Target Age Range | 10 - None |
| General Grade Level | Lower High School, Upper High School, College |
| Ability Level | Introductory, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate |
| Skill Requirements/Prerequisites | This study group is intended to teach Python as a first language, so no previous knowledge of programming is required. I will gear the study group towards a higher level if people with previous programming experience sign up. |
| Book Title | How to Think Like a (Python) Programmer |
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| Family Provided Materials | Laptop computer of any flavor. (Windows, Linux, Mac) |
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| Study Group Style | Discussion, Activity |
| Description | Python is the simplest, cleanest, programming language you will ever use.
And yet, it is one of the most flexible and powerful languages you will ever use.
By the end we will be using PyGame, a small Python extension for making games.
The study group will be led based on the interests and abilities of the participants.
The book we will be using: "How to Think Like a (Python) Programmer" by Allen Downey is available as a free download at: http://thinkpython.com/ More books of interest: http://wiki.python.org/moin/IntroductoryBooks |