peter: will you be coming to PyCon this year? we have a group of educators meeting at the Python Education Summit, the day before the Con starts officially. Would be many folks there, who might be interested in what you have to share.
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On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 3:37 PM Peter Farrell <funcalculus@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello to the workgroup!
I'm a long-time reader and first time poster. I just listened to a podcast with Jessica McKellar saying the PSF Is interested in getting Python adopted by more high schools and colleges. I've done a lot of work to that end. I think Python could revolutionize math instruction since it's revolutionizing everything from data science to web development to modding Minecraft.
As a math teacher I learned some coding and passed it on to students. I've held Python and Pi meetups here in the Bay Area. Last year I collected my Python explorations ranging from basic turtle geometry to calculus and the result is *Hacking Math Class with Python <http://www.farrellpolymath.com/>*, available as a pdf on my website and coming soon to an online bookstore near you. I've also posted dozens of tutorial videos on my YouTube channel, mostly on doing math using Python.
I would love to teach Python to STEM teachers, and if anybody knows of a contact person like a district technology director or coordinator please let me know and I'll reach out.
Thank you in advance!
Peter Farrell
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