Description of program at Calvert Library in Calvert County, Maryland. Learn the fundamentals of the Python programming language to build web apps and manipulate data. Adults that are comfortable working on computers will learn the basics of the Python coding language using http://www.codecademy.com/. Link in first slide: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/teaching-the-world-how-to-code-at-codecademy-Yz9fl~jKTaG76q5HUBPHCw.html Codecademy link: http://www.codecademy.com

1. http://www.bloomberg.com/video/teaching-the-world-how-to-code-at-
codecademy-Yz9fl~jKTaG76q5HUBPHCw.html Show through 1:18 mark

2. Introduction to
Python Programming

3. What will be doing?
● Learning Python, an interactive programming
language.
● Creating projects to help us understand
programming concepts and to help us in our day
to day lives.
● Exploring a future in a technology career.

4. Some facts about Python:
● Created in 1991 and named after
“Monty Python’s Flying Circus”
● Was named the most popular
programming language of 2013
● Has been used to build computer
programs, games, and websites.

5. Things built with Python include:
● Games like Battlefield 2, World of Tanks,
and Civilization 4.
● Computer programs such as BitTorrent,
Blender 3D, and Dropbox.
● Websites like Reddit, Google Search, and
Yahoo Maps.

6. Careers available to
programmers:
● Software Engineer (Avg. Salary $92,000)
● Quality Assurance/Tester (Avg. Salary
$80,000)
● Freelance Programmer (Avg. Salary
$71,000)
● Database Admin (Avg. Salary $74,000)
● Webmaster (Avg. Salary $65,000)

7. So let’s get started!
● Open your web browser and go to
www.codecademy.com
● Click the “Sign Up” button in the top
right.
● Type in your E-Mail, desired username,
and password. (save these)
● Click Get Started

8. Scroll down page and click on Python

9. ● Click blue start button under Python on
left.
● Follow the directions on the screen.
● This will save your place as you continue
in program and you will be able to
continue in lessons after you leave here
either at a public library computer or your
own with your login credentials.