[Yr11 Information Technology] 2015 Grok Learning Python Challenge

[Roland Gesthuizen]

The 2015 GROK Learning challenge to learn Python will start in a couple of weeks. Highly recommendedQuentin. I have found the challenge engaging, collaborative and very well structured.

	https://groklearning.com <https://groklearning.com/>

We will enrol all our year 11 IT (and some junior school students). I will post some details about a webinar I am running with Amanda Rablin on Monday to chat to the team that runs this. Watch this space.

Roland GESTHUIZEN
http://about.me/rgesthuizen

> On 8 Jul 2015, at 2:02 pm, Lydall, Quentin C <lydall.quentin.c at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:
> 
> Thanks!
> Quentin Lydall
> Teacher
> 
>  <http://www.facebook.com/LaraSecondaryCollege> <http://www.facebook.com/LaraSecondaryCollege>
>> On 8 Jul 2015, at 11:25 am, Lydall, Quentin C <lydall.quentin.c at edumail.vic.gov.au <mailto:lydall.quentin.c at edumail.vic.gov.au>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Carlin,
>> I'm having success with Python. Unity is fun if you don't have time restrictions or the students have great ability and drive. The tricky part has been setting up the server. Python is very accessible and can be started on Code academy, moving on to an IDE. 
>> 
>> Quentin Lydall
>> Teacher
>> Lara Secondary College
>> 34 Alkara Avenue
>> Lara, Victoria 3212
>> P: 03 5282 8988 F: 03 5282 8188
>> E: lydall.quentin.c at edumail.vic.gov.au <mailto:lydall.quentin.c at edumail.vic.gov.au>
>> www.larasc.vic.edu.au <http://www.larasc.vic.edu.au/>
>> 
>> On 7 Jul 2015, at 11:34 pm, Grieve, Carlin C <grieve.carlin.c at edumail.vic.gov.au <mailto:grieve.carlin.c at edumail.vic.gov.au>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>>  
>>> Hope everybody is enjoying the break. I am looking at different programming languages and environments that can be used at VCE.
>>>  
>>> Currently, the only explicit programming taught outside yr11-12 at my school is using C# in the game engine Unity3D. Some students have been able to use the oculus rift in the year 10 programming class, and it would be interesting to see how they could use data visualisation in a virtual (or augmented reality with the new Hololens) to satisfy the outcomes. As my first year teaching VCE IT, I am looking for any tips or suggestions (Even warnings) about using an environment like Unity3D or the C# language in relation to VCE IT. How adaptable it is to other outcomes, or if I should just abandon ship and start with another programming language.
>>>  
>>> Thankyou in advance, but remember to relax and enjoy the last few days of the holidays,
>>>  
>>> Regards,
>>>  
>>> Carlin
>>>  
>>>  
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>>> Carlin Grieve
>>> Teacher  |  IT Infrastructure & eLearning Manager  |  Technology Coordinator
>>> Epping Secondary College
>>> T: +61 3 9401 2599
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