Alternative method - This is a guide on how to use Trinket, which is a web-based implementation of Python.  This means you can use Python in a web browser - without having to have Python and IDLE installed on a computer and so that you can use a tablet or phone.

Video tutorial

The above video (09:13 min, although you only need to watch the first couple of minutes to see how to get started using Trinket) will demonstrate how to use Trinket with Python.

How to use

1. Depending on how you want to use Python, you will need to use a different address.
   1. If you need to use regular Python, the address is:
      • https://trinket.io/python3
   2. If you want to use Python Turtle, the address is:
      • https://trinket.io/turtle
2. Sign-up (using your school email address).
   • This will enable you to save your work in the cloud.
3. Once you are signed in, there will be a blue button in the top-right corner of the window, that will say 'New Trinket', or will have a white arrow.
   • Click 'New Trinket' or
   • Click the white arrow and choose Python 3.
4. You can now code in the left pane.
   • The right pane is for any output your program may generate.

How to submit Trinket work

Preferred method - share

1. Click the menu button (three horizontal lines).
2. Click Share.
3. Copy the URL.
4. Post the URL as a comment in the Firefly task you have been assigned.

Alternative method - download

1. Click the menu button (three horizontal lines).
2. Click Download.
3. Submit the .zip file that is downloaded to your computer.