Students taking this course will learn how to write computer programs, using the Python computer language, one of the most popular and easy-to-learn computer languages. Students will study basic programming concepts via in-class lessons and a series of online tutorials, and then develop a series of program projects that will increase in complexity as the year progresses. This course will be both self-paced, and “blended.” This means that students will at times work on their own, with a teacher as coach, and at other times follow lessons and demonstrations as a group. Students will be able to access all of the tutorials and assignments online, wherever they may choose to work. This course is broken into semesters. Students may sign up for the year or for a semester.