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A python graphics package for the first day and beyond

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We demonstrate the use of a new Python graphics package named cs1graphics, while discussing its impact on pedagogy and showcasing the recent work of our students. Our package was originally developed with two goals in mind. First, we insisted that it be intuitive enough that students can sit down and make use of it from the very first day of an introductory class. Second, we wanted to provide seamless support for intermediate and advanced lessons as students progress. The resulting package is freely available at www.cs1graphics.org. We find its combination of simplicity and functionality unmatched by existing packages.

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          cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
          ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 40, Issue 3
          ITiCSE '08
          September 2008
          362 pages
          ISSN:0097-8418
          DOI:10.1145/1597849
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            ITiCSE '08: Proceedings of the 13th annual conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education
            June 2008
            394 pages
            ISBN:9781605580784
            DOI:10.1145/1384271

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