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I just enrolled in a class online that I noticed on coursera, which is a MOOCs(Massive Open Online Course) site.
The class is centered on learning basic Python. I figured some folks here would be interested since it's free, the textbook is free, the teacher seems like a cool guy, and we all use Ren'Py.

About:
Title: Programming for Everybody
The class starts on June 2, 2014.
It runs for 10 weeks.
It requires only about 2-4 hours of work per week.
It has English and English Subtitles.
The class is free, from the University of Michigan.
You can receive a statement of accomplishment for free or a verified certificate for $49.
This course aims to teach everyone to learn the basics of programming computers. The course has no pre-requisites and avoids all but the simplest mathematics. Anyone with moderate computer experience should be able to master the materials in this course.

I suggest you check it out if you're interested in learning python. Maybe we'll be classmates!

I am also enrolled in this other class: An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python, which starts in September and is from RICE University in Houston.

Is anyone else interested? We could form a study group maybe, for either class. Let me know what you think.

I'll check this out! Thanks for the heads-up, Morhighan.

So does this teach basic coding for Ren'py and making VN's, and if you already know basic coding can it help you learn more?

This teaches basic Python, the language that Ren'Py is based on. If you know basic coding (like me) it should help you get into good coding habits and help you know a bit more. : D

Morhighan wrote:This teaches basic Python, the language that Ren'Py is based on. If you know basic coding (like me) it should help you get into good coding habits and help you know a bit more. : D

Cool. I'll join then. Thanks so much for sharing it with us

Sleipnir56 wrote:Cool. I'll join then. Thanks so much for sharing it with us

No problem!




Class starts today! Who wants to make a study group?

I'll join a study group with you. Lord knows I need someone to keep me in line and on task.

Broodelin wrote:I'll join a study group with you. Lord knows I need someone to keep me in line and on task.

Yeah, awright! I'm debating making an official "Interactive Media/Games" study group in the class page. XP Thoughts?

That sounds good. We might meet some really cool people who are also interested in programming Python games.

I just joined it. I feel a little overwhelmed since I started late, but I hope I can catch up. I'd love to be in a study group with you guys.