Real Python
Namespaces in Python
Python namespaces are the structures that store and organize names used in a program. The article explains when namespaces are created, how they function, and how scope determines where a name can be accessed.
CodeFriends Feed
Coding, AI & Education News
Short, useful summaries of coding, AI, and education news, with a practical next step for learners.
Sort
Saturday
2 stories
Friday
1 story
Wednesday
2 stories
- Khan Academy Blog
How Khan Academy Is Addressing Student Motivation
The excerpt says student motivation is a major challenge in education. It describes Khan Academy as building motivation into practice, progress tracking, mistakes, and learning.
- Zapier Blog
How to Use Gemini: Beginner's Guide
Gemini is Google’s AI chatbot, and the excerpt says it can browse the web, research topics, analyze and visualize data, and generate images and videos. It also works closely with Google products, letting you search Gmail or summarize Google Drive files from within the chat.
Tuesday
2 stories
- Real Python
Quiz: Exploring a Dataset with pandas and Python
This quiz covers common pandas tasks for working with a CSV file. It includes loading data, selecting rows and columns, filtering with queries, grouping values, handling missing data, and making simple plots.
- Raspberry Pi Foundation Blog
How classroom challenges can reshape students’ view of computing
Computing education in England is stronger than a decade ago, with more technology access, free resources, and better teacher training. But participation in GCSE Computer Science and A level Computer Science fell in 2025, while the need for computing skills, including programming, is expected to grow. The excerpt says early, positive activities like the UK Bebras Challenge and Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge can make computing feel creative, practical, and accessible.
Monday
5 stories
- Google Education
Professor replaces coding tests with AI-based interviews
A professor describes replacing traditional coding tests with interviews about how students solve problems using AI. The approach uses Google Gemini in Colab to support the interviews and focuses on evaluating student judgment. The excerpt points readers to a full report for more detail.
- Google Education
How a Teacher Uses Gemini in the Classroom
Fifth-grade students use Google Gemini to brainstorm ideas, write songs about history, and create art. The article shows how a teacher brings AI into classroom activities.
- Google Education
Teacher Uses Gemini to Streamline Lesson Planning
A California teacher uses Gemini in Google Drive to make lesson planning faster and easier. The excerpt says she still puts critical thinking first when teaching in the AI era.
- Google Education
Gemini Supports Interactive Classroom Lessons
A teacher uses Google Gemini to create interactive role-playing simulations and nutrition lessons. The example shows how AI can help make classroom activities more engaging for students.
- EdSurge
AI Panic and School Literacy Tools
The excerpt contrasts public fear of AI with the use of an AI-powered reading screener in New Mexico schools. Amira Learning’s tool listens to young students read aloud and helps teachers spot mistakes early, while some parents worry about privacy and AI. It also notes that New York City and Los Angeles restricted student-facing generative AI, which is different from Amira’s literacy software.
Sunday
3 stories
- Real Python
Strings and Character Data in Python
This article introduces Python strings and the main tools for working with them. It covers string literals, the str() function, and commonly used string methods and operators.
- Real Python
How to Install Python on Windows, macOS, and Linux
This guide explains how to install Python on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also shows how to check your Python version and choose the installation method that fits your system.
- Scrimba Articles
What AI Video Tools Are Really Free for Teachers
The excerpt says teachers can make lesson videos for free, but every tool’s free tier has limits such as usage caps, length limits, watermarks, or eligibility checks. It compares Gemini Notebook, Scrimba Explain, Canva Education, and Adobe Express for Education, noting that some are free only for verified teachers or only offer short AI clips that must be assembled manually.
Saturday
2 stories
- Real Python
Basic Python Data Types
This article introduces Python’s built-in basic data types: numbers, strings, bytes, and Booleans. It also focuses on how each type behaves in Python.
- Real Python
11 Beginner Tips for Learning Python Programming
This article shares beginner-friendly Python learning strategies and habits that can help you move from writing your first script to creating code you feel good about. It focuses on practical ways to build skills through consistent practice and better learning routines.
Friday
3 stories
- Class Central Report
10 Python Courses for Beginners, Data Science, and AI in 2026
This guide selects 10 Python courses from more than 6,000 options, grouping them by learner goals such as starting out, studying data science, earning a certification, or building skills for work. The list includes free and paid courses on topics ranging from basic programming and everyday automation to interview preparation and web development.
- Khan Academy Blog
Five Ways Khan Academy Makes Practice More Motivating
The article says practice helps students build understanding, but keeping them engaged can be difficult. It highlights five ways Khan Academy is trying to make practice feel more motivating for learners.
- Real Python
Beginner's Guide to Python Turtle Quiz
This quiz practices the Python turtle library, which draws graphics by moving a pen on the screen. It covers moving the pen, drawing and filling shapes, choosing colors, and using loops to repeat actions. There are 10 questions to check your understanding.