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Computer Programming Instruction for Students

Teaching young people to program computers, in classes and private lessons

Link Young Programmers Podcast
A video podcast series of lessons for young programmers.
Link Video: Teaching Programming to Kids Overview
Dave Briccetti shows software he uses to teach programming to kids: Scratch, Alice, Python and Pygame
Folder DVC College for Kids
Dave Briccetti's programming classes in the College for Kids program at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California
Page About the Training and Instructor
Classes, and instructor experience
Page Private Lessons
Ages, location, languages, cost, student responsibilites and lesson times
Page Software Used in Classes
Description of software used in classes, and links to the websites where they can be downloaded from.
Page Game and Story Programming at Rheem Elementary
An introductory computer programming class for Rheem Elementary grades 3-5 students. Note: The district is no longer allowing use of the computer labs by outside organizations, so, sadly, these classes will not continue.
Page Game and Story Programming at Los Perales Elementary
An introductory computer programming class for Los Perales Elementary grades 3-5 students. Note: The district is no longer allowing use of the computer labs by outside organizations, so, sadly, these classes will not continue.
Page Python Accelerated Class Notes
These are notes from an accelerated Python class I gave to a small group a few years ago. They are not designed to be used without the lectures, but perhaps they will be of use to some of you.
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