Brendan Wood

College Introduction To Java And Introduction To Python
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Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):

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Is the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?

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The teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...

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The teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):

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The teacher lets us know at the beginning of the course and along the way how much each part of the class (homework, papers, quizzes and tests) counts towards our total grade:

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How much homework does this teacher assign?

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The amount of writing required in this class is:

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The teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)

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How much memorization is required to do well in this teacher’s course?

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What advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?

Class of 2021

Sep 07, 2021

The courses are not about memorizing theory but about understanding core concepts and applying them directly in class via mini timed exercises, live examples and through course assignments. The main keys to be successful in the course are participation, asking questions and being curious and do the exercises and examples provided.

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Class of 2021

Sep 07, 2021

Proffessor Wood is an excellent teacher, who is both adept at guiding step by step learning for those who are beginning in programming and also challenging those students who are more advanced. He truly cares about his students engagement in the subject and is good at communicating both his passion and knowledge of software development. He prepares clear, easy to understand multimedia content with good examples and exercises. His classes provide much more information, both practical and theoretical, than what is typically received in entry-level courses. He is very available and responsive to helping students who need assistance and at building their confidence in their new-found skills. Whether you are a beginner or more than that, you will definitely end the course having acquired a lot of valuable knowledge. I had the pleasure of being in two of his classes and happily recommend taking them and others he teaches.