Python first: a lab-based introduction to computer science tutorial presentation
Atanas Radenski · Journal of computing sciences in colleges · 2008
This tutorial is intended for computer science educators who seek alternatives to either purely commercial languages, such as Java or C++, or purely educational environments, such as Scheme and Alice, for introductory computing courses. Participants will learn how to make introductory computer courses more attractive to students (1) by teaching an easy to learn yet practical OO language - Python, (2) by making all course resources available in a comprehensive online study pack, and (3) by using an extensive set of detailed and easy to follow self-guided labs. Prior knowledge of the Python language is not required.