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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Sean and Kelly, share a brainstorming activity on designing projects with Python libraries. We have a special guest Mike Driscoll, author of several books and the blog  "The Mouse vs The Python". In this episode we will use the Python Library Pillow to brainstorm some creative ways that Pillow can and has been used to teach students about Python Libraries.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Sean and Kelly, share a brainstorming activity on designing projects with Python libraries. We have a special guest Mike Driscoll, author of several books and the blog  "The Mouse vs The Python". In this episode we will use the Python Library Pillow to brainstorm some creative ways that Pillow can and has been used to teach students about Python Libraries.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Coming up with project ideas that are creative, engaging, and allow students the flexibility to explore is one of the most important activities that Sean and Kelly do daily. We love introducing many different aspects of Python and push the boundaries with our students.  We often discuss and brainstorm ideas on how we can incorporate libraries that are new to us in the curriculum.  Although we have used Pillow very briefly, with the help of expert Mike Driscoll, Sean and I will explore project ideas for using Pillow from 6th grade to developer.&lt;br&gt;
 Special Guest: Mike Driscoll.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Sean and Kelly, share a brainstorming activity on designing projects with Python libraries. We have a special guest Mike Driscoll, author of several books and the blog  "The Mouse vs The Python". In this episode we will use the Python Library Pillow to brainstorm some creative ways that Pillow can and has been used to teach students about Python Libraries.</p>

<p>Coming up with project ideas that are creative, engaging, and allow students the flexibility to explore is one of the most important activities that Sean and Kelly do daily. We love introducing many different aspects of Python and push the boundaries with our students.  We often discuss and brainstorm ideas on how we can incorporate libraries that are new to us in the curriculum.  Although we have used Pillow very briefly, with the help of expert Mike Driscoll, Sean and I will explore project ideas for using Pillow from 6th grade to developer.</p><p>Special Guest: Mike Driscoll.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython">Support Teaching Python</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Enter to win an eBook copy of Pillow Image Processing with Python" rel="nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKtFWfZnUn-VaOQITsGK04IlII9g0MMS1_sCOyQw1J9FiVgA/viewform?usp=sf_link">Enter to win an eBook copy of Pillow Image Processing with Python
</a> &mdash; 3 winners will be selected on May 15 to receive an eBook copy of Mike's book, Pillow Image Processing with Python. Fill out this Google Form to enter.
</li><li><a title="Kindle Version of Pillow: Image Processing with Python, Driscoll, Michael, eBook - Amazon.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZCQM1C1/ref=nosim?tag=teachingpython-20">Kindle Version of Pillow: Image Processing with Python, Driscoll, Michael, eBook - Amazon.com
</a> &mdash; Pillow: Image Processing with Python is the only book that covers the Pillow package, the friendly fork of the Python Imaging Library (PIL). The first few chapters of the book will get you started down the path of knowledge and help you understand how to use Pillow effectively.
</li><li><a title="Paperback Version of Pillow: Image Processing with Python: Driscoll, Michael: 9798585391583: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZBRS1WM/ref=nosim?tag=teachingpython-20">Paperback Version of Pillow: Image Processing with Python: Driscoll, Michael: 9798585391583: Amazon.com: Books
</a> &mdash; Pillow: Image Processing with Python is the only book that covers the Pillow package, the friendly fork of the Python Imaging Library (PIL). The first few chapters of the book will get you started down the path of knowledge and help you understand how to use Pillow effectively. This book is printed in FULL COLOR.
</li><li><a title="Leanpub Version - Pillow: Image Processing… by Michael Driscoll [PDF/iPad/Kindle]" rel="nofollow" href="https://leanpub.com/pillow/">Leanpub Version - Pillow: Image Processing… by Michael Driscoll [PDF/iPad/Kindle]
</a> &mdash; The eBook on Leanpub or Gumroad supports Mike the most. Have you ever wondered how to use Python to process your images? Wonder no longer! The Pillow package is Python's Imaging Library. In this book, you will learn how to crop photos, apply filters and transforms, work with colors and much more!
</li><li><a title="Gumroad Version - Pillow: Image Processing with Python" rel="nofollow" href="https://gumroad.com/l/pypillow">Gumroad Version - Pillow: Image Processing with Python
</a> &mdash; The eBook on Leanpub or Gumroad supports Mike the most. Have you ever wondered how to use Python to process your images? Wonder no longer! The Pillow package is Python's Imaging Library. In this book, you will learn how to crop photos, apply filters and transforms, work with colors and much more!
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Sean and Kelly, share a brainstorming activity on designing projects with Python libraries. We have a special guest Mike Driscoll, author of several books and the blog  "The Mouse vs The Python". In this episode we will use the Python Library Pillow to brainstorm some creative ways that Pillow can and has been used to teach students about Python Libraries.</p>

<p>Coming up with project ideas that are creative, engaging, and allow students the flexibility to explore is one of the most important activities that Sean and Kelly do daily. We love introducing many different aspects of Python and push the boundaries with our students.  We often discuss and brainstorm ideas on how we can incorporate libraries that are new to us in the curriculum.  Although we have used Pillow very briefly, with the help of expert Mike Driscoll, Sean and I will explore project ideas for using Pillow from 6th grade to developer.</p><p>Special Guest: Mike Driscoll.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython">Support Teaching Python</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Enter to win an eBook copy of Pillow Image Processing with Python" rel="nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKtFWfZnUn-VaOQITsGK04IlII9g0MMS1_sCOyQw1J9FiVgA/viewform?usp=sf_link">Enter to win an eBook copy of Pillow Image Processing with Python
</a> &mdash; 3 winners will be selected on May 15 to receive an eBook copy of Mike's book, Pillow Image Processing with Python. Fill out this Google Form to enter.
</li><li><a title="Kindle Version of Pillow: Image Processing with Python, Driscoll, Michael, eBook - Amazon.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZCQM1C1/ref=nosim?tag=teachingpython-20">Kindle Version of Pillow: Image Processing with Python, Driscoll, Michael, eBook - Amazon.com
</a> &mdash; Pillow: Image Processing with Python is the only book that covers the Pillow package, the friendly fork of the Python Imaging Library (PIL). The first few chapters of the book will get you started down the path of knowledge and help you understand how to use Pillow effectively.
</li><li><a title="Paperback Version of Pillow: Image Processing with Python: Driscoll, Michael: 9798585391583: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZBRS1WM/ref=nosim?tag=teachingpython-20">Paperback Version of Pillow: Image Processing with Python: Driscoll, Michael: 9798585391583: Amazon.com: Books
</a> &mdash; Pillow: Image Processing with Python is the only book that covers the Pillow package, the friendly fork of the Python Imaging Library (PIL). The first few chapters of the book will get you started down the path of knowledge and help you understand how to use Pillow effectively. This book is printed in FULL COLOR.
</li><li><a title="Leanpub Version - Pillow: Image Processing… by Michael Driscoll [PDF/iPad/Kindle]" rel="nofollow" href="https://leanpub.com/pillow/">Leanpub Version - Pillow: Image Processing… by Michael Driscoll [PDF/iPad/Kindle]
</a> &mdash; The eBook on Leanpub or Gumroad supports Mike the most. Have you ever wondered how to use Python to process your images? Wonder no longer! The Pillow package is Python's Imaging Library. In this book, you will learn how to crop photos, apply filters and transforms, work with colors and much more!
</li><li><a title="Gumroad Version - Pillow: Image Processing with Python" rel="nofollow" href="https://gumroad.com/l/pypillow">Gumroad Version - Pillow: Image Processing with Python
</a> &mdash; The eBook on Leanpub or Gumroad supports Mike the most. Have you ever wondered how to use Python to process your images? Wonder no longer! The Pillow package is Python's Imaging Library. In this book, you will learn how to crop photos, apply filters and transforms, work with colors and much more!
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