[Edu-sig] Learning (some more) programming

Have dug in quite a bit to VPython's code, which has become an intensive C++ course for me. And have accomplished a good deal in keeping the project moving forward, healthy and on-track. I happen to be proud of that. 90% of the battle for this kind of intensive learning process always seems

Re: [Edu-sig] Learning (some more) programming

Paul D. Fernhout wrote: Arthur wrote: One theme that seems to run through discussions here is related to this issue. Is it the educators' mission to find just the right motivational buttons and push them just right ??? Or rather focus on responding appropriately to those who come to the

Re: [Edu-sig] Learning (some more) programming

Arthur wrote: Have dug in quite a bit to VPython's code, which has become an intensive C++ course for me. And have accomplished a good deal in keeping the project moving forward, healthy and on-track. I happen to be proud of that. I recommend you read Stroustrup's book, The Design and