Glad it's of value. Progress
On Wed, Jun 6, 2018, 6:00 PM Richard Dinger <rrdinger@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Stephanie,
This is indeed exceptional information! I listened to the first few
lecture sessions for the MIT class on introduction to data processing with
Python and found it quite engaging and, of course, very well done. I have
some accessibility issues regarding not being able to read what is being
projected onto the screen in the classroom, but I am still researching that
point as it is quite important for us blind folk. I think I will sign up
for the class as well so I can look through the homework assignments and
tests.
I also took a brief look at some of the EDX offerings through other
universities and I see there are Python classes there as well. And, of
course, there are courses offered in all sorts of other technical areas to
tempt lifetime learners.
Thank you for forwarding this along to the list.
Richard
*From:* Stephanie Davis
*Sent:* Thursday, May 31, 2018 8:24 AM
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*Subject:* [pythonvis] Fwd: Exceptional educational experiences for all
learners
This is information of value to learners in search of Accessible
resources. Very exciting.
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