[ANN] Jurtle 1.2 released

From: Bill Tschumy (bill_at_otherwiseDELETE.com)
Date: 01/02/04

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    1/2/2004

    Otherwise has released Jurtle, version 1.2.

    Jurtle is a simple integrated development tool for learning to program in
    Java. It was initially developed as an aid while teaching an 8th grade
    programming class. The students found existing development tools too complex
    and boring to use. As Jurtle was introduced, the students became more
    engaged and became more successful.

    While Jurtle is ideal for high school or junior high school students, even
    adults wanting to learn the basics of Java will find Jurtle a great way to
    learn.

    With Jurtle, you learn to program by writing code that moves a virtual turtle
    on the computer screen, drawing figures in its wake. This approach to
    teaching programming is patterned after Turtle Graphics in the Logo
    programming language.

    Java + Turtle = Jurtle

    After mastering the basics using Turtle Graphics, Jurtle may even be used to
    create complete Java applications with full-fledged graphical user interfaces
    (GUIs).
     
    Jurtle comes with many example programs and a series of 16 short, self-paced
    lessons that introduce the basics of Java programming.

    Jurtle itself is written entirely in Java and runs on Mac OS X, Windows,
    Linux, and other Unix environments. It will run unlicensed for 10 minutes
    per session. A license to remove this limitation may be purchased at Kagi
    for $15.

    You can learn more about Jurtle at http://www.otherwise.com/Jurtle.html. 

    -- 
Bill Tschumy
Otherwise -- Austin, TX
http://www.otherwise.com
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