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When one knows how to make simple scripts it is easier to complete repetitious tasks. The more active hackers we have the faster our technology and collective culture will evolve. | When one knows how to make simple scripts it is easier to complete repetitious tasks. The more active hackers we have the faster our technology and collective culture will evolve. | ||
Audience | ==Audience== | ||
Novice and intermediate computer users, scientists, teachers, and hobbiests can benefit by integrating programming into their workflow. | Novice and intermediate computer users, scientists, teachers, and hobbiests can benefit by integrating programming into their workflow. | ||
Experience | ==Experience== | ||
I have read one Python book and am in the process of creating | I have read one Python book (Python for Dummies) and am in the process of creating an ATutor course based on the free books [http://www.swaroopch.com/notes/Python A Byte of Python], [http://diveintopython3.org/ Dive Into Python 3], and [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/index.html How to Think Like a Computer Scientist]. | ||
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GNU.media research regarding Open Educational Resources | GNU.media research regarding Open Educational Resources | ||
==Learning Style== | ==Learning Style== | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 22 July 2010
Course Details
Introductory programming course using the Python programming language.
Facilitator
Brylie Oxley
Prerequisites
Intro to personal computers (Linux, Macintosh, Windows).
Motivation
When one knows how to make simple scripts it is easier to complete repetitious tasks. The more active hackers we have the faster our technology and collective culture will evolve.
Audience
Novice and intermediate computer users, scientists, teachers, and hobbiests can benefit by integrating programming into their workflow.
Experience
I have read one Python book (Python for Dummies) and am in the process of creating an ATutor course based on the free books A Byte of Python, Dive Into Python 3, and How to Think Like a Computer Scientist.
P2PU Source
GNU.media research regarding Open Educational Resources
Learning Style
Collaborative and collective knowledge sharing.
Repeat
Yes
Status
New