Coding Kids
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Today I listened to an episode of IT Conversations... I know it sounds slightly more geeky than my usual generalist taste, but this particular episode (and a few others) will appeal to all, geeks and non-geeks alike.
So the podcast in question is called 'Spawning the Next Generation of Open Source Hackers' and in the words of the speaker, Nathan Torkington; 'This talk is not about geeks having sex'. It is however about if, why and how children can learn programming and generally become more tech savvy. Nathan puts forward a convincing argument, and through his own examples of teaching children delivers a talk which is both humorous yet tackles the subject seriously.
I for one wish I had the opportunity of learning some programming when I was in school, rather than painfully spending years repeating the times table like a parrot! Have a listen to Nathan Torkington's 20 minute piece, and see if you agree.
Link to Podcast:
IT Conversations: Spawning the Next Generation...
Related Links:
Programming Language for Children: Scratch
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