Computer Science Pedagogy
This post is a work in progress where I will collect pedagogical tips about teaching Computer Science distilled from my 15+ years’ teaching experience. They are phrased as advice to teachers, but...
Tag: programming
Python append() and extend() List Methods
In this article we are going to take a look at two important Python list methods – append() and extend(). Both are very useful, but each serves a different purpose. Python List...
Retro Sound Effects in Python
This post is about how to produce retro sound effects using Python. These kinds of effects added greatly to the excitement of playing early computer games and are still loved by many....
Python Programming Challenge – Intervals of Consecutive Characters
Python Programming Challenge – Intervals of Consecutive Characters Here’s a fun Python programming challenge: Write a function which takes a string as input and returns a list of tuples containing the start...
Classic Snake Game with Python
This article will show you how to code the classic Snake Game with Python. Stop press! I now have an in depth video course on building the Classic Snake Game available on...
Python Turtle Graphics – Drawing with Stamps
Python Turtle Graphics stamps are awesome. They are not that well known, and learner python programmers often do things in a more complicated way than they need to as a result. Take...
A Key Distinction for Better Understanding of Computer Science GCSE and A Level
Do you mean the thing or the container for the thing? In this article I want to discuss a key distinction which crops up again and again throughout Computer Science GCSE and...
GCSE Computer Science Programming Misses the Mark?
How well does GCSE Computer Science prepare students to become good programmers? I know, programming is not everything, and the other aspects are important too, but still, in the modern world the...
Running Python Scripts from a Command Line
There are many ways to run Python code. Many learners begin with IDLE which comes bundled with the standard Python installation. You can go a long way with IDLE but eventually you...
Better Typing as a Python Programmer
How Well do You Type When Writing Python Code? This thing with typing is, if you type badly, you will get a lot of practice at typing badly, whereas if you learn...