Sunday, November 15, 2009

Computer Programming for Kids

A selection of programming language textbooks ...Image via Wikipedia

At the request of Bonny Glen, here's a list I've compiled of links to help kids learn computer programming. She's looking for Mac-compatible, we're PC, but hopefully some are useful. Just FYI, my older son started with an enrichment class using a really old version of Logo, has taken a few robotics summer workshops, and is currently trying to teach himself computer gaming coding.

Teaching your kids how to write computer programs is an essay by Marshall Brain, creator of HowStuffWorks.com. It includes a lot of links.

Scratch -- Free Kids Programming Language from MIT

Guido van Robot: Guido van Robot, or GvR for short, is a programming language and free software application designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of programming. GvR runs on Windows, Macintosh, and GNU/Linux, in a variety of languages! It's great in both the classroom and the home as a way of introducing people to the basic concepts of programming.

Alice: Free teaching tool designed to be a student's first exposure to object-oriented programming. It allows students to learn fundamental programming concepts in the context of creating animated movies and simple video games in 3-D.

How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python 2nd Edition: Open book project
by Jeffrey Elkner, Allen B. Downey, and Chris Meyers




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8 comments:

computer programming said...

I am familiar with "Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners" Book. Excellent for Kids and adults

Bryan Johnson said...

Its really a good new for kids who really want to learn programming online. Thanks for sharing this knowledgeable post.

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Unknown said...

Its really a good job to provide training for kids and teenagers at different levels.
Thanks for sharing you thoughts.
Computer Programming for Kids

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Great work... Really very helpful blog. improve your kid’s logical skills and make them learn technical aspects of coding. Coding for kids classes by the best trainers at junior coders.

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