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learning_library/01_programming/An Artist's Guide to Programming 2022.pdf

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+# Programming Resources
+
+This folder focuses on creative and generative programming — particularly for visual artists, designers, and beginners in code.
+
+## Contents
+
+### 📘 An Artist's Guide to Programming (2022)
+**Author:** Jim Parker  
+**Tags:** #processing #creativecoding #generativeart  
+A beautifully structured guide for artists learning how to program visually using Processing. Includes practical sketches with code and visuals, covering motion, interactivity, graphics, and audio.
+
+> “Processing is based on Java... and designed to help you think in images.”  

learning_library/01_programming/README.md

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+# Data Science Resources
+
+These books help learners understand, analyze, and visualize data using tools like R and Excel.
+
+## Contents
+
+### 📘 An Introduction to R
+**Author:** Dr. Mark Gardener  
+**Tags:** #rstats #visualization #analysis  
+Introductory text covering R basics, data manipulation, plotting, regression, and statistical modeling. Ideal for new users.
+
+> “R is a statistical programming environment... that can produce high quality graphics.”
+
+### 📘 Learning Generative AI Tools for Excel
+**Author:** Angelica Lo Duca  
+**Tags:** #excel #chatgpt #copilot #openai  
+Hands-on guide to using ChatGPT, Excel Copilot, and OpenAI APIs to supercharge spreadsheets — from summarization to automation.
+
+> “With AI, Excel becomes a lot more than a spreadsheet.”  
+Also see: [`../04_ai_tools/`](../04_ai_tools/)

learning_library/02_data_science/An Introduction to R.pdf

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+# Research Methods
+
+Foundational guides to designing and conducting research, particularly in open education, social science, and digital spaces.
+
+## Contents
+
+### 📘 Research Methods Handbook
+**Authors:** Farrow, Iniesto, Weller, Pitt (GO-GN)  
+**Tags:** #openresearch #epistemology #paradigms  
+An essential primer on ontology, epistemology, research paradigms, and methods — from surveys to ethnography. Open access.
+
+> “We should never feel too comfortable with methods… that’s how we stop being critical.”
+
+### 📘 Network Collective Action
+**Author:** Unknown (PDF primer)  
+**Tags:** #collectiveintelligence #activism #digitalmethods  
+Explores how online networks drive collaboration, protest, and knowledge-sharing.
+
+> “Collective action in the digital age is hybrid, contested, and fluid.”

…arning Generative AI Tools for Excel.pdf …arning Generative AI Tools for Excel.pdflearning_library/learning_library/learning_materials_dev_econ/Learning Generative AI Tools for Excel.pdf renamed to learning_library/02_data_science/Learning Generative AI Tools for Excel.pdf learning_library/learning_library/learning_materials_dev_econ/Learning Generative AI Tools for Excel.pdf renamed to learning_library/02_data_science/Learning Generative AI Tools for Excel.pdf

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+# AI Tools & Automation
+
+Explore how generative AI, large language models, and Copilots transform productivity tools like Excel.
+
+## Cross-referenced Resources
+
+While this folder currently links out to AI materials placed under data science, we recommend exploring:
+
+- [Learning Generative AI Tools for Excel](../02_data_science/Learning%20Generative%20AI%20Tools%20for%20Excel.pdf)
+
+Future additions here will include prompt templates, Copilot use cases, and more.