How to teach Python in the age of AI?

Python programming is taught to freshers at every college and university around the world, and teaching this is quite a daunting task for any faculty assigned to teach this course. Python is relatively an easy language to learn, but the sheer size of these first year classes makes life very difficult for even the smartest and most efficient of faculty members.

Now while the problem of “teaching” a large class has surely been solved by excellent YouTube videos, programming is a skill that flourishes with consistent practice. While watching videos can provide valuable insights, solving problems is where true mastery begins.

There are many portals like HackerRank and LeetCode which provide a nice way for students to practice coding, but they have two major limitations especially for beginners. Firstly, they have a very long list of problems and it can be quite confusing to choose which problems to practice and which to leave out. And more importantly, these portals do not provide a dashboard for the teachers or mentors to monitor what the students are doing, how far they have reached and where they are stuck.

To address these challenges, we have developed Python Pal, which is a 24/7 coding companion for anyone interested in learning to code in Python. Unlike other AI tools that might give away solutions, Python Pal empowers students to think critically and solve a curated list of 60 problems independently. Our tool provides thoughtful suggestions and comprehensive feedback, backed by advanced checks beyond AI, ensuring the students’ skills grow holistically.

And in addition, we also provide a dashboard for the teachers or mentors to monitor the students’ progress in detail.

So its a win-win situation for the whole class!

Students get a curated list of coding problems along with immediate feedback, and teachers get a detailed view of their students’ learning journey.

Python Pal operates on a monthly subscription model, and most learners complete these challenges in about six months while balancing other commitments. However, during our beta phase, it’s completely free to use for a limited time — a perfect opportunity to start your coding journey!

Do check out Python Pal now! Get in touch with us asap for your mentor account.