Programming Using Python II

This course builds upon participants' prior knowledge of the Python coding language, tools, and concepts, covering functions with parameters and return values, lists/dictionaries, and iteration.

Description

Participants in this course will build their own programming skills while working collaboratively to explore how they might teach programming in their schools in a way that builds on students' interests, goals, and learning needs.

Throughout the course, participants will learn by:

  1. writing Python programs,
  2. engaging in collaborative instructional design with other participants, and
  3. exploring different ways of teaching Python in their unique professional context.

Course Objectives

  • Create programs with Python using functions with parameters, lists/dictionaries, and iterative loops.
  • Identify and choose different frameworks and packages that they might integrate into their classroom instruction
  • Implement pedagogical techniques for introducing new skills and tools to beginner programmers
  • Plan standards-aligned student-centered learning experiences

Prerequisites

Participants should fill one of the following requirements: 

Audience

Educators from grades 3-12 and all content areas, as well as any staff supporting student learning. Especially relevant for classroom teachers, instructional technology staff (ITRTs, ILCs), and library/media specialists.

Knowledge Level

Intermediate - Participating educators should have some knowledge and/or experience using Python

Registration Notes

CodeVA professional learning is free for Virginia and DC public school educators, preservice students and educators, and Dept. of Defense Education Activity teachers.

Tuition applies to all out of state and private school educators. You can find out tuition costs HERE. 

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