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Python Literacy Sprint
This event is designed to help increase technology literacy in the Boston area. What is the Python programming language? What types of jobs can teens get after learning Python? Come learn the answers to these questions through lectures and hands-on projects.
The Python Literacy Sprint is free for teenagers ages 13-18 who belong to groups which are underrepresented in the technology industry (e.g., African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, female-identified, non-male-identified) and/or who come from low socioeconomic means.
No prior computer programming experience is required. We will provide lectures and learning materials which showcase the ways Python is used in real life and enable students of all levels to practice writing short Python programs. Because Python is used in so many different careers (from sports data analysis and journalism to biology and startups), we encourage teens to attend regardless of their future career interests. Teens may bring their own laptops or may borrow on-site laptops.
Adults who want to learn about Python are welcome to attend and may register for $90. Proceeds from registration fees will be used to directly support outreach and curriculum development for this and similar events. Adults must bring their own laptops with Python 3 installed.
Teenagers must bring a valid Student ID from any school in Greater Boston.
Robyn Allen (http://enrobyn.com/), an MIT graduate and licensed Massachusetts teacher, will teach the workshop with support from members of the Boston Python User Group.
The event has three goals:
1) Demonstrate how the Python programming language is used by professionals
2) Present a specific "challenge problem" accessible to all attendees (beginner through advanced)
3) Provide educators with insights into using Python in non-STEM classes (e.g., history and English)
All participants will learn:
1: How to create and modify Python variables
2: How to store data inside a Python dictionary
3: How to get data out of a Python dictionary
4: How writing detailed steps (in English) can lead to writing an algorithm (in Python)
Advanced participants will learn:
5: How to use a WHILE loop
6: How to use Python shelve to persist data
7: How to write an interactive adventure game
8: How to analyze anonymized math app data to extract insight into a user's math skill
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LocationDistrict Hall (View)
75 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
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