Begin Accessible Coding
The program is split into 3 levels- beginner, intermediate and proficient. Students will complete a series of lessons in each level before testing their new skills and advancing to the next levels.
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To begin, follow the directions below to download Python. You may need assistance from a TVI when installing.
Downloading Python for Windows
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You can download by clicking this link and selecting the appropriate executable installer for your Windows machine. Typically you will be selecting the most recent 64 bit Windows installer.
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After the download is complete, navigate to the directory where the executable installer (the installer has a .exe file extension) has been downloaded and double-click the installer to run it.
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On the first screen, enable the “Add Python 3.6 to PATH” option and then click “Install Now.”
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After the install is complete, select “Disable path length limit” and then click “Close” to finish the installation
Downloading Python for Mac
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Click this link to navigate to the Python.org downloads page.
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On this page, select the latest version of Python, and on the landing page that it takes you to scroll down and select the macOS 64 bit installer to download the latest package installer
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After the download is complete, navigate to the directory where the installer was download and double click the installer to run it (the installer will be a .pkg file)
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Upon running the installer, an installation screen will appear. Select continue to complete the installation
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After the installer is done running, select close to complete the installation of Python 3 on your Mac.
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Make users will need to use xcode, which is already included in Mac products.