[Edu-sig] A case against GUIs in intro CS

[Arthur]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: edu-sig-bounces at python.org [mailto:edu-sig-bounces at python.org] On
> Behalf Of Toby Donaldson
> A wiser approach is to
> encourage students to use the best tool for the job.

Were it only that easy.

Perhaps it is easy, except when its important.

For example, what is the best tool for the job of teaching introductory
computer science?  

The best tool for the job is apparently not apparent.

Or is the definition of the job that is not?

Art