Computer Corner
142 Followers
Alliston, Ontario, Canada
About the store
I've taught computer science for 30 years. I have extensive experience in curriculum design and implementation. My resources have taken students from introductory programming to Advanced Placement success! My computer programming team had over 100 students from grades 9 to 12 and we regularly made it to the provincial finals. During the last few years I have had 90+ students write the Waterloo Computing Competition (CCC). On the computer engineering side, I designed the curriculum for an introductory engineering course and I also ran a FIRST robotics team for 5 years.
Read moreBack
🤩 Python Editable PDF Packages
Python is free on the Internet and my resources cover beginner coders up to creating a full game. Each resource leads to the next so they are numbered by unit and package.
Filters
User Input Basics for Python Turtle Editable Resource Package
User input is the key to writing an interactive program. The Turtle module handles user input very differently than Python. This resource is for Python users who want to add to their skills with the Python Turtle module. Duration: Two 75-minute periods. This package includes: ✔ A Package Description ✔ Answer Keys ✔ 7 PowerPoints⭐ + Resource Notes ✔ 3 Student Activities ✔ 1 Assessment + ◆ 1 Alternate with a KICA* marking scheme ✔ 1 Rubric (including a KICA* version) ✔ 1 Student Reflections &
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Advanced Python Turtle Concepts Editable Unit 11
Using Mouse Input in Python Curses Editable Resource Package
Most games require mouse input. I wanted kids to have as many bells and whistles as they could to keep them interested in coding and the Curses module makes that possible. Materials have also been modified in English (UK) where necessary.Duration: Three 75-minute periods. This package includes: ✔ A Package Description ✔ Answer Key ✔ 1 PowerPoint⭐ ✔ 6-Page Student Handout + 1 Assessment ✔ 3 Student Activities ✔ 1 Assessment + English UK ◆ 1 Alternate with a KICA* marking scheme + English UK ✔
Not Specific
Also included in: The Complete Editable Coding Course For Beginners
Using Arrow Keys To Animate Objects in Python Curses Editable Resource Pkg
Being able to move objects around the screen opens up a wide range of gaming possibilities. I wanted to give kids the freedom to explore animation in coding with Python. Materials have also been modified in English (UK) where necessary.Duration: One 75-minute period. This package includes: ✔ A Package Description ✔ Answer Key ✔ 2 PowerPoints⭐ + Resource Notes ✔ 3-Page Student Handout + 1 Assessment ✔ 2 Student Activities ✔ 1 Assessment ◆ 1 Alternate with a KICA* marking scheme ✔ 1 Rubric ◆
Not Specific
Also included in: The Complete Editable Coding Course For Beginners
Using Music And Time in Python Coding Editable Activities
Kids are used to hearing sound and/or music on their electronic devices. That's why it's important to show them how they can add it to their projects. This resource has three short activities that introduce playsound, winsound and the time module. Duration: One 75-minute period. This package includes: ✔ A Package Description ✔ Answer Key ✔ 4 PowerPoints⭐ & Resource Notes ✔ 8-Page Student Handout + 1 Assessment ✔ 4 Student Activities ✔ 1 Assessment ◆ 1 Alternate with a KICA* marking scheme ✔
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: The Complete Editable Coding Course For Beginners
Python String Function Editable Quiz Resource Package
Is your lab packed with computers and no other tables? It was so easy for kids to copy someone else's test answers in my room. So, I created four unique quizzes for this unit. Let's see if the kids understand strings, string functions as well as ASCII functions in Python. The questions/answers/pages on each quiz are different to reduce plagiarism. Even the code or output questions are different. This also gives you lots of flexibility. You can use all the quizzes in the same class, each quiz for
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: The Complete Editable Coding Course For Beginners
Introduction To String Functions in Python Coding Editable Activities
Strings and accessing array indices can be tricky which is why I created this resource as an introduction to string arrays in Python. String manipulation is an important building block in any programming language. Duration: One 75-minute period. This package includes: ✔ A Package Description ✔ Answer Key ✔ 3 PowerPoints⭐ + Resource Notes ✔ 6-Page Student Handout + Assessment ✔ 2 Student Activities ✔ 1 Assessment ◆ 1 Alternate with a KICA* marking scheme ✔ 1 Rubric ◆ 1 Alternate with a KICA*
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: The Complete Editable Coding Course For Beginners
Python Print Function and For Loop Structure Editable Resource Package
One of the best things about programming is loops. It's also great for sequencing and tracing. Now it's time to have some fun with for loops and the print function! A loop can change spacing, repeat characters or be used to create math sequences. Hours of fun watching kids solving puzzles! Duration: Three 75 minute periods. This package includes: ✔ A Package Description ✔ Answer Keys ✔ 3 PowerPoints⭐ & Resource Notes ✔ 1 PowerPoints⭐ English (UK) ✔ 3 Student Activities + English (UK) ✔ 1 A
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Python Turtle Unit 2 Graphics and For Loops Videos Editable Unit
Showing 1-7 of 7 results
About the store
Experience
I've taught computer science for 30 years. I have extensive experience in curriculum design and implementation. My resources have taken students from introductory programming to Advanced Placement success! My computer programming team had over 100 students from grades 9 to 12 and we regularly made it to the provincial finals. During the last few years I have had 90+ students write the Waterloo Computing Competition (CCC). On the computer engineering side, I designed the curriculum for an introductory engineering course and I also ran a FIRST robotics team for 5 years.
Teaching style
I have taught using differentiated instruction in a flipped classroom model long before either of them were buzzwords. Never give answers - only ask more questions! Students need to get there under their own steam otherwise they haven't earned the knowledge and it won't stick! You can't learn how to drive a car in a classroom. You need to be behind the wheel and experience the reality and then try to analyze what you did. The point of programming is to use it as a tool to help students learn how to learn. The language is just the vehicle.
Awards & shining teacher moments
The second year of our participation in FIRST Robotics we won Canada and advanced to the final championships in Houston Texas. Two of my CCC students made it to the University of Waterloo to participate in the Canadian Computing Olympiad and one of them made it onto the IOC team that competed in Thailand.
My own education history
I have a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I taught myself how to program and as a result of my own journey I understand how students learn programming.
Additional biographical information
I have been a certified Advanced Placement teacher for over twenty years in Java as well as C.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands