Learn Python 3 Programming with an easy Text Adventure Game

An effective interactive Python programming course for beginners and educators

Created by: Kevin Webb
Qualified Teacher for Music, Guitar Repair and Computing

What Will I Learn?

• * Everyday Python code, used to create common algorithms (instructions)
• * Create and run a simple interactive Text Adventure game
• * Use commands to print to screen, with tips and tricks for presentation
• * Define 'sub-routines' to navigate around the game
• * The three main programming constructs 'sequencing', 'selection (IF, Else)', and 'repetition / iteration (WHILE loops)'
• * Write program code that prompts the user to input data
• * Create code to run different options using the 'IF' command
• * Create looping code using the 'while' command
• * Assign values to 'variables'
• * Identify and correct simple syntax, semantic and runtime errors
• So are you ready? OK, let’s get busy!

Requirements

• All you need to get started is access to a computer and the Internet, and a desire to make progress in short achievable steps

Target audience

• * Learners who struggle with programming and need simple solutions to help with other courses
• * ICT Teachers new to Computational Thinking and Computer Science who need easy solutions
• * Supply / cover teachers, to increase their employment options
• * Any beginner with a curiosity in programming, wanting an easy, useful and fun way to begin