[Yr11 Information Technology] Processing for U202

[Ciotti, George W]

Speaking of which is anyone doing anything exciting with U202? I have discovered a program called Processing. http://www.processing.org/

Some of the blurb from the site…

Processing is an open source programming language and environment for people who want to create images, animations, and interactions. Initially developed to serve as a software sketchbook and to teach fundamentals of computer programming within a visual context, Processing also has evolved into a tool for generating finished professional work.

The good thing about this program is that it is pretty much all self contained. Download the software from the site (suitable for a variety of platforms)  and run it on the desktop. It is open source and has quite a few tutorials and lots of support.

The most interesting aspect of this program would seem to be that it encourages students to utilise resources found on the web rather than from a textbook. What they are used to in most cases. They could follow the tutorials, document their travels, think about the relevance of the Open Source community especially in terms of Pathways to careers and show progression in a programming application. As far as solving information problems Processing is used in a variety of disciplines including Data Visualisation:

http://blog.blprnt.com/blog/blprnt/your-random-numbers-getting-started-with-processing-and-data-visualization#idc-cover

Anyone here know of it or used it in the class? It would be great to hear from you.

Thanks in advance

George

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