diff --git a/units/01 - Class Introduction/Slides.md b/units/01 - Class Introduction/Slides.md index 545432f..7905b54 100644 --- a/units/01 - Class Introduction/Slides.md +++ b/units/01 - Class Introduction/Slides.md @@ -90,11 +90,11 @@ It's for anyone that is interested in learning how to program. - We meet Monday and Thursday -- Mondays we meet on Zoom -- Thursdays we meet at the Refugee Center +- Mondays we meet at the Refugee Center +- Thursdays we meet on Zoom - Class starts at 6pm and ends at 7:30pm - This course lasts 16 weeks -- Last day of class is December 15th +- Last day of class is March 14th @@ -152,6 +152,32 @@ You should have received an invitation to Slack and to Canvas. Create your accou --- +## ChatGPT And Similar Tools + +ChatGPT, is a new type of software tool called an LLM (short for large language model). You interact with it in a conversational manner. It uses machine learning to understand and generate human-like responses based on the input it receives + +--- + +## ChatGPT + +You can use ChatGPT to + +- **Explain Concepts**: ChatGPT can break down complex Python programming concepts into easier-to-understand explanations. +- **Provide Examples**: It can generate examples of Python code to illustrate how certain functions or structures work. +- **Answer Questions**: If you have specific questions about Python or coding in general, ChatGPT can provide answers or guide you to resources for further learning. + +--- + +### Responsible Use + +**Not a Replacement for Doing**: While ChatGPT is helpful, *it should not be used to complete your programming assignments*. The goal of this course is to build your own coding skills, which requires hands-on practice and problem-solving. + +**The true value of this course comes from applying what you learn through your own coding efforts**. ChatGPT should be used responsibly to complement your studies, not replace the invaluable experience of learning by doing. + +If you use ChatGPT to assist with your coursework, we ask that you include your conversation/transcript with your submission. + +--- + ## Visual Studio Code Visual Studio Code, or VS Code, is a text editor. A text editor is a tool used to write code. @@ -172,8 +198,8 @@ Let's talk about the concepts we'll learn about in the class. - Loops - Conditionals - Functions -- Classes -- Modules +- Dictionaries +- Lists - And more @@ -256,10 +282,8 @@ This course is divided into sections, each covering a new concept. Each section 4. Loops, lists and hashes 5. Functions 6. File IO -7. Classes -8. Modules -9. Using third-party code -10. Error handling +7. Dictionaries +8. And more diff --git a/units/01 - Class Introduction/Slides.pdf b/units/01 - Class Introduction/Slides.pdf index 60751f5..6ce36db 100644 Binary files a/units/01 - Class Introduction/Slides.pdf and b/units/01 - Class Introduction/Slides.pdf differ