Giving the Perfect Intro to Coding Workshop...in Python!
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Step-by-step recipe for an intro Python workshop with tested logistics: use Repl.it so no installs are needed, teach by alternating short demos and hands-on edits, end with a simple password generator that covers variables, input casting, loops and the random library. Run remote sessions on Zoom breakout rooms, disable private chat and assign mentors alphabet ranges to triage questions, aim for roughly a 5:1 mentor ratio, and reuse the shared slides, code, and challenge exercises.
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chapters (16)
- 0:00Intro
- 1:09Welcome
- 1:22Overview
- 1:39Workshop History
- 2:08Room Setup
- 2:25Mentors
- 3:41Virtual Workshop
- 4:19Virtual Workshop Basics
- 5:38Zoom
- 17:37Recap
- 18:31Workshop Content
- 19:02The Result
- 20:22Debugging
- 20:33Challenges
- 20:47Resources
- 21:28Outro
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