Students will increase their knowledge of file input/output (file I/O), learn about and practice with a number of different formats, and start working on connecting Python to the web using Flask

I love teaching programming using fun and interesting examples because it helps students go farther than learning hard to contextualize concepts. Understanding what we are doing and why means that students will be able to apply algebraic concepts (like x+y) having understood examples like (red bike + blue bike) in a way that has context and meaning. 

I teach students at many different levels (from ages 10-80), many how to program for the first time. I think it's exciting to meet students where they are, and help them pick up a new superpower. Coding, and thinking logically in code can be fun, exciting, and a huge advantage in the digital world.

Homework Offered
Each week the module contains video, code and slides. It should take about 1-2 hours or so to work through each module, and the homework should take about the same, depending on the type of code the student writes. Students practice the topics we cover each week, and will build their own programs based on the examples, or starting with their own ideas.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Progress is assessed though feedback on homework. At the end of each module, students work on an assignment which is returned with video feedback. This should help learners understand where they are, and to help improve their coding skills as they work through new weekly challenges and ideas.
Grades Offered

We will be using the free interactive coding platform repl.it to code in Python, share files, construct websites, and use Flask. No software is required to be installed on your computer for this course.