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2006 Classes

Details of Dave Briccetti's 2006 classes

Since 1992, Dave has taught programming classes at Diablo Valley College’s College for Kids program, in Pleasant Hill, California.

General Notes

Everything you will learn is applicable to MS Windows, MacOS, and Linux. In class, we will be using MS Windows. All the software we use is free, and you can run it at home.

Class List

Course Title

Grades

Prerequisites

Description

Squeak Programming

5–9

None

Learn to use Squeak, a fun, graphical, multimedia programming environment for kids (www.squeakland.org).

Python Programming I

5–9

20 words per minute typing

Start learning to program using the popular Python language (www.python.org). Python is used for creating games, websites, and much more.

Python Programming II

5–9

Python Programming I

Learn to create more advanced programs such as simple arcade-style (pygame.org) and adventure games.