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10 questions linked to/from Programming language for teenagers
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How do I convince my students that visual programming is real programming?
I have been considering taking a visual programming language, such as Snap!, to my high school students as a way to make some of the concepts we delve into a little more fun. The kids themselves ...
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Programming languages specifically designed for beginners
Is there a good beginner's programming language, specifically designed for learners, maybe even kids?
Something beginners can sink their teeth into and get results quickly. Results that are more than ...
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The order of subjects in beginner's curriculum
This year I'll be an unofficial teacher assistant in the CS class of 9th graders.
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This question is about a curriculum for introducing students to programming in java.
The students are in ...
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Order to Teach Topics in an Intro Programming Class
This is a question for those of you who have an intro class before AP Computer Science (or maybe even just an intro class). What order do you teach the topics in your intro class? I start with if ...
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For a beginner, is it better to start with C or a higher level language?
Some friends of mine, over the years, asked me suggestions on what to study for learning how to code. Most of them had no real final purpose, just wanted to be able to understand programming and be ...
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Using Processing as an entry point in an Introductory Course
We have two entry points for programming students here: one is web-oriented and features HTML5/CSS3/ECMA6, and the other is in a robotics environment using LabView. Both classes address the "big 5": ...
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Is it okay to teach C++ to my 7 year old brother?
I was thinking this for quite long, should i teach my little brother about programming in the age of 7-8? Because it will help him in the future in 12th standard and in university life. I want him to ...
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Learning to program a Cell Phone
Somebody wants to develop applications for his cell phone in Java. He does not know programming and he does not know Java. Should he start learning Java on his cell phone or would he better off ...
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what would be a best approach to teach programming to non CS major?
I would like to design or develop program or game to teach non CS-major(engineering students) programming languages.My question is which one will be effective games or designing program?
If so any ...
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Make it easier, and quicker to get to the start
When teaching I often have pupils struggle in the first few minutes. When they are setting the computer up, ready to start work. They often have to follow lengthy instructions, that I print on paper, ...
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