Coding in STEMM

• Students need guidance on the use of complex coding applications as well as on writing code;
• Enable informed user choice when recommending software systems such as integrated development environments (IDEs);
• Simple interfaces will generally be more useable for screen reader users;
• Systems where users can select an editor that suits their needs are preferable those where no choice is possible;
• Ensure that students understand the use of syntax highlighting;
• Try to select systems of syntax highlighting that can be understood by screen reader users;
• Systems where output can be produced in screen readable documents (rather than just as command line output) are preferred.

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