[Year 12 SofDev] SD Language qn for 2013..

Tue Oct 30 08:11:43 EST 2012

Hi Kent,

I used Python for the past few years- I used Python in my history as a game programmer, so I carried it through into my classes. Kids find it fun and easy to learn.

If you don't know Python (i.e you have to teach yourself), I would recommend that  you learn Ruby instead (also on the list). Ruby is simple like Python, but it has great advantages in web dev, unlike Python. If students in the future want to continue their programming - Ruby would be the way to go.

If you choose Python, would recommend you use 3.3, as the features are much better and the language makes more sense than 2.7, for beginners.

I've attached most of my stuff. Please keep in mind that it is for Py3.3. Let me know if you require more.☺

Sonia McDonald

Teacher of Information Technology/Multimedia - Garnsey Campus

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From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au] on behalf of Kent Beveridge [kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au]
Sent: Monday, 29 October 2012 11:12 PM
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Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] SD Language qn for 2013..

Hi all,
I am considering swapping to Python for 2013 as my language for Soft Dev.
Used VB.NET this year....

Comments..thoughts, resources suggestions welcomed as I prep for next year..
I plan to run ver2.7..and the Python web site looks a great resource for content/learning tools.
Particularly interested in how you approached the Unit3 oc2 and Unit4 oc1 with this language.
As a backup (plan B)..am considering the Win7 SDK for the portable device OC's..

Also considering using it(Python and maybe the Win7SDK) with my 10's too, comments welcome on this strategy too please where possible..and maybe some planning ideas wouldnt go astray either.
Briefly looked at the language and already like what I see.
Very much in planning for 2013 mode just now..all ideas welcomed at this point.

Kent Beveridge
ICT Coordinator & Maths Teacher
kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au

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Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] Inside Google data centres

An interesting look into Google's data centre secrets

http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/10/ff-inside-google-data-center/all/

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