Ok, you agree that numerical calculations are important enough to include in the introductory physics course. But what next? First, you could adopt a textbook that supports numerical calculations.

Precision cosmology: the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope will soon be scanning the heavens. (Courtesy: LSST) A powerful numerical code that uses Einstein’s general theory of relativity to describe how ...

Here is an example of a numerical calculation for the motion of a mass on a spring. You can change the code and see what happens - you can be a programmer.