Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 11:21:29 GMT -6
This is a great idea! It seems we have a shortage of diversity in the ranks of coders around the world. Personally, I note we have a shortage of creative thinking as much as anything, but that is another story, I'm sure.
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The site looks friendly and inviting. I've benefited greatly from online video tutorials in learning complex concepts and software. It is a very effective method to use, and is more valuable than lectures or classes in some ways. Classes can't be rewound or paused.
So, here is to hoping this takes off and helps inspire a new generation of innovators and inventors. In this age, they are digital innovators, to match the world we live in, but the kids will think up and shape the future. I'm happy to see things like this are working hard with that in mind.
Here's one way to get girls excited about coding: use a couple of Disney's wildly popular princesses.
Frozen's Elsa and Anna should do the trick.
Code.org has partnered with Disney to create a 1-hour tutorial where kids can learn to write code that will get the princesses to ice skate around their computer screens.
Frozen's Elsa and Anna should do the trick.
Code.org has partnered with Disney to create a 1-hour tutorial where kids can learn to write code that will get the princesses to ice skate around their computer screens.
The site looks friendly and inviting. I've benefited greatly from online video tutorials in learning complex concepts and software. It is a very effective method to use, and is more valuable than lectures or classes in some ways. Classes can't be rewound or paused.
So, here is to hoping this takes off and helps inspire a new generation of innovators and inventors. In this age, they are digital innovators, to match the world we live in, but the kids will think up and shape the future. I'm happy to see things like this are working hard with that in mind.