Hello,
I am trying to start the class on Introduction to Computer Science Using
Python. However the tool they say to download and use to do your programming
with is not accessible on either Mac or Windows. I am trying to get Emacs and
Emacspeak working on my Mac But am not having much luck right now. I may end up
having to use VS Code on windows to take the course. Other than this problem
this edX is a great resource.
Greg Wocher
On Jun 6, 2018, at 7:04 PM, Stephanie Davis <steffie.davis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Glad it's of value. Progress
On Wed, Jun 6, 2018, 6:00 PM Richard Dinger <rrdinger@xxxxxxxxxx
<mailto: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
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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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