RapidRouter - what next?

• Did you complete http://j.mp/concentricRapid with the one move_forwards() constraint?

  

Challenges Ahead

• Pass the Python course (cs3003) with flying colours, individually and collectively!
• Python Project Challenge (Dec 1, 2018, to be finalized)
  • family event and Demo Exhibition of all Python projects completed by KITE students
  • https://medium.freecodecamp.org/what-can-you-do-with-python-the-3-main-applications-518db9a68a78
  • An A-Z of useful Python tricks

Pathways - pick one (maximum 2) that you are most comfortable with

Regardless of which pathway you choose, first and foremost life skill you must have is Touch Typing (learn to use all your fingers to type).

• Why touch typing is the most important Life Skill
  • “So whether you are a writer, CEO, secretary or a student. My number one life hack for 2018 is learning to touch Type.”
• http://j.mp/typingPPT - listen to the video with headphones
• https://www.typingclub.com/ - best place to start?

- Increase Problem Solving Skills

• Cheatsheet - https://gto76.github.io/python-cheatsheet/
• http://j.mp/pythonREPLcourse
  • http://j.mp/howToThinkLikeAProgrammer - read this when you get the time
• Make a commitment to program for 15 minutes for the next 100 days
  • #100daysOfCode https://www.facebook.com/groups/100DaysOfCode/

- Read two excellent project-oriented Python books

• Python Crash Course and online resources
• Automate the Boring Stuff - book fully available online
  • Praise for the book by a learner of data science and his take on how to master new skills

- Build your own Python game

• https://inventwithpython.com/
• PyGame cheatsheet

- Pursue Python Expertise to get into Artificial Intelligence

Essential reading - https://medium.freecodecamp.org/a-path-for-you-to-learn-analytics-and-data-skills-bd48ccde7325 . Learn how to program in Python and get ready for a career in data science, machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence.

• Python foundation Nanodegree - https://in.udacity.com/course/python-foundation-nanodegree–nd002-inpy - Mentored learning, all online ( paid, but can win a 100% cash back from KGISL if you complete it successfully)

• Python for Data Science - Develop skills with “an end in mind”. It is free, therefore no pressure, complete at your own pace.

• Ideally for 2nd year or 3rd year engineering students https://in.udacity.com/course/data-scientist-nanodegree–nd025

  • It will take 7 months to complete and a lot of work. Time management is essential.
  • Interest reading to get you inspired about data science
    • http://j.mp/dataScienceVsActualScience
    • http://bit.ly/weirdDataScience

My recommendation

My preference (if I were a motivated and career oriented student) would be Udacity as it also enhances my personal brand with a Udacity Nano-degree. Students who make this chioce need to very disciplined about time management and energy management, to ensure that they balance their academic work load as well.

Recommended Action Items

• get students to choose one (maximum 2) pathway (s)
• organize them into “clubs” depending upon which pathway they choose
• Assign faculty / student / professional mentors to help facilitate infrastructure and guidance each of the “clubs”