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Coding for Beginners

I'm learning to code with Codecademy and I think everyone should - including children. And especially girls!
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Scratch Junior is a version of Scratch for younger children that works on the iPad. Teaching Stem, Creative Teaching, Teaching Kindergarten, Teaching Ideas, Learning Methods, Kids Learning, Nursing School Scholarships, Nursing Schools, Teaching Computers
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Scratch Junior is a version of Scratch for younger children that works on the iPad.
PicoBoard - SparkFun Electronics If you're adept with Scratch, this is a great next step. It has various sensors (light, sound etc) on the board which Scratch can read. It turns mini-programmers into inventors! Scratch Programming Language, Basic Programming, Programming Code, Diy Electronics, Electronics Projects, Computer Projects, Elementary Computer Lab, Computational Thinking, Computer Set
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PicoBoard - SparkFun Electronics If you're adept with Scratch, this is a great next step. It has various sensors (light, sound etc) on the board which Scratch can read. It turns mini-programmers into inventors!
So - you want to Teach your Kids Computer Programming? A useful blog post with ideas for teaching children of various ages to program. Kids Computer, Computer Coding, Computer Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Elementary Technology, Educational Technology, Homeschool Science, Homeschooling
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So - you want to Teach your Kids Computer Programming? A useful blog post with ideas for teaching children of various ages to program.
Daisy the Dinosaur is another children's programming language for iPads but this is aimed at younger children. My 5 year old daughter LOVES it. Very simple but a good starting point which sets them up for Hopscotch and then Scratch. Apps For Teaching, Teaching Coding, Stem Teaching, Teaching Spanish, Educational Websites, Coding For Beginners
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Daisy the Dinosaur is another children's programming language for iPads but this is aimed at younger children. My 5 year old daughter LOVES it. Very simple but a good starting point which sets them up for Hopscotch and then Scratch.
Hopscotch - a children's programming language on the iPad! Not as sophisticated as Scratch but a great starting point for younger children. It's free and still in Beta. My daughter loves it! Visual Programming Language, Programming Tools, Programming For Kids, Computer Lab, Teaching Kids
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Hopscotch - a children's programming language on the iPad! Not as sophisticated as Scratch but a great starting point for younger children. It's free and still in Beta. My daughter loves it!
Want to know what to do with your Raspberry Pi? Go to your nearest RaspberryJam event and find out! Maker Project, Learn To Code, Done With You, Raspberry Pi, How To Find Out, Event, Projects, Log Projects
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Want to know what to do with your Raspberry Pi? Go to your nearest RaspberryJam event and find out!
When there's de-bugging to be done, dinner has to wait. Horse Riding Games, Seven Years Old, Year Old, Seventh, Dinner, Olds
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When there's de-bugging to be done, dinner has to wait.
Computer Programming for All: A New Standard of Literacy Writing Code, Reading Writing, Stem Resources, Image 3d
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Computer Programming for All: A New Standard of Literacy
Code Club - The Interview. Brilliant Promo video for CodeClub - a project to set up a nationwide network of after-school closing clubs. Coding School, School Code, Chad Hurley, School Closings, Geeky Humor, Coding For Kids, Afterschool Activities
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Code Club - The Interview. Brilliant Promo video for CodeClub - a project to set up a nationwide network of after-school closing clubs.
Building a FIGnition Computer Kids Education, Computer, My Style, Building, Mens Tops, Early Education, Buildings
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Make Your Cat Dance - Episode 1 - Program Yourself with Rosie Py Dancing Cat, Geek Girls, Rosie, Episode, Geek Stuff, Dance
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Make Your Cat Dance - Episode 1 - Program Yourself with Rosie Py
New York organisation offers lessons in coding aimed at women. They operate in a number of cities round the US. Technology Lesson Plans, School Information, Digital Media Marketing, Software Development, Personal Development, Stem Science, Free Learning
Technology Lesson Plans
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New York organisation offers lessons in coding aimed at women. They operate in a number of cities round the US.
How to Think Like a Computer Scientist by Jeffrey Elkner, Allen B. Downey and Chris Meyers. Free to download, guys!! Free Programming Books, Learn Programming, Python Programming, How To Use Python, Teaching Programs
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How to Think Like a Computer Scientist by Jeffrey Elkner, Allen B. Downey and Chris Meyers. Free to download, guys!!
The Guardian's web developer, Chris Cross, gives the Raspberry Pi a go to see what he can do with it! Great video piece! Pi A, The Guardians, Digital Learning, Great Videos, Role
Pi A
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The Guardian's web developer, Chris Cross, gives the Raspberry Pi a go to see what he can do with it! Great video piece!
Mmmm, delicious Raspberry Pi. I've registered "my interest" so fingers crossed! Remember, guys! "Program or be programmed!" Raspberry Pi Computer, School Computers, Best Laptops, Logic Board
Raspberry Pi Computer
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Mmmm, delicious Raspberry Pi. I've registered "my interest" so fingers crossed! Remember, guys! "Program or be programmed!"
Al Sweigart's theory is that nobody wants to lean how to program; they want to learn how to make programs. The eBook is free to download. Game Programming, Programming Languages, Computer Technology, Gaming Computer, Mobile Technology
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Al Sweigart's theory is that nobody wants to lean how to program; they want to learn how to make programs. The eBook is free to download.
Teknoteacher's audioboo describes how he teaches Python to Yr 7 children (11/12 year olds) and the resources he uses. Programming Tutorial, Computer Teacher
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Teknoteacher's audioboo describes how he teaches Python to Yr 7 children (11/12 year olds) and the resources he uses.
Raspberry Pi is a tiny, cheap (25 quid!!) computer for children. It's a BBC Micro for the twenty-first century - something for children to tinker with and program. Could this revolutionise our relationship with computers? Hacker Programs, Small Computer, Gnu, Cool Tech, Tinker
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Raspberry Pi is a tiny, cheap (25 quid!!) computer for children. It's a BBC Micro for the twenty-first century - something for children to tinker with and program. Could this revolutionise our relationship with computers?
Manchester Girl Geeks ran a Coding Workshop for beginners on 19.02.12. I like the binary biscuit display! Binary, Geeks, Chicken Wings, Manchester, Biscuit, Workshop
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Manchester Girl Geeks ran a Coding Workshop for beginners on 19.02.12. I like the binary biscuit display!
Newsnight report on ICT teaching in schools and the Next Gen report calling for kids to learn coding. October 2011 Learn Coding, Cheap Crafts, Me Tv, Ict, School Crafts, Schools
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Newsnight report on ICT teaching in schools and the Next Gen report calling for kids to learn coding. October 2011
Codecademy is good but sometimes you need a little human help and some handy kitchen paper. Thanks Manchester Girl Geeks for providing a great Intro to Codecademy Event. Kitchen Paper, Intro, Thankful
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Codecademy is good but sometimes you need a little human help and some handy kitchen paper. Thanks Manchester Girl Geeks for providing a great Intro to Codecademy Event.
I made some "Love Javascript" biscuits to inspire me to keep going through the tough times with Codecademy! Green Technology, Tough Times, Javascript
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I made some "Love Javascript" biscuits to inspire me to keep going through the tough times with Codecademy!
Hackasaurus. Get your X-Ray goggles and see what lies behind those web pages you've been browsing. Interesting, huh? Now see if you can TOTALLY REMIX them!!!! Yeah! Computer Internet, Education Today, Learning Sites, Fun Learning, Teen Library
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Hackasaurus. Get your X-Ray goggles and see what lies behind those web pages you've been browsing. Interesting, huh? Now see if you can TOTALLY REMIX them!!!! Yeah!
Atul Varma explains how Hackasaurus tools make it easy for children to mess around with the building blocks that make up the web. Web pages are no longer static images that we consume passively. We can get behind them using the X-Ray Goggles, manipulate them and make the web do what WE want. Library Programs, Enrichment, Ethics, Learners
Library Programs
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Atul Varma explains how Hackasaurus tools make it easy for children to mess around with the building blocks that make up the web. Web pages are no longer static images that we consume passively. We can get behind them using the X-Ray Goggles, manipulate them and make the web do what WE want.
Eloquent JavaScript A Modern Introduction to Programming by Marijn Haverbeke Introduction To Programming, Computer Nerd, Web Design, Html Javascript
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Eloquent JavaScript A Modern Introduction to Programming by Marijn Haverbeke