\nWhen Brian asked me to teach his seven year old son computer programming, I was reminded of that question people asked on slashdot: what materials to use for teaching computer programming to kids?\n<\/p>\n
\nWhile teaching Brian C++, using pretty helpful online resource<\/a>s, I have seen a few interesting suggestions<\/a> for kids. Arduino would be fun (I'm learning myself), I would go with LOGO, since I'm more familiar with it, as it was my childhood course my parents sent me to as well.\n<\/p>\n \nSo we use MSWLogo. Though I've heard there are plenty of clones out there.\n<\/p>\n \nAnd it is good to collect projects and course materials for these.\n<\/p>\n \n1. http:\/\/www.educa.fmf.uni-lj.si\/logo\/doc\/Apr.96\/chpt4.pdf<\/a> (For color and sound).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When Brian asked me to teach his seven year old son computer programming, I was reminded of that question people asked on slashdot: what materials to use for teaching computer programming to kids? While teaching Brian C++, using pretty helpful … Continue reading