A Python Graphics Package for the First Day and Beyond

摘要

We demonstrate the use of a new Python graphics package named cslgraphics, 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.cslgraphics.org. We find its combination of simplicity and functionality unmatched by existing packages.