Programming Foundations: Programming for Kids

Description

Software such as Scratch for more advanced animation, MIT App Inventor for programming real Android apps, and tools that teach core languages like JavaScript and Java

Syllabus :

• Welcome

 

1. Programming for Kids

• Programming is fun!
• Graphical vs. coding-based languages

 

2. How Kids Learn

• Exploring learning styles: Auditory, kinesthetic, and visual
• Piaget's four stages of cognitive development

 

3. Graphical Programming on the iPad

• iPad apps for very young kids
• Making things move: Daisy the Dinosaur
• Conquering challenges: Move the Turtle
• Learning about algorithms: Hopscotch

 

4. Graphical Programming on Personal Computers

• Programming animations: Scratch
• Programming Android apps: MIT App Inventor
• Programming games: GameSalad

 

5. Getting Started with Coding

• A first real programming language: Logo
• Programming virtual robots: RoboMind
• Learning JavaScript: Crunchzilla Code Monster
• Learning Java: Greenfoot

 

6. Programming in the Real World

• When programming gets real
• Building and controlling a real robot: LEGO Mindstorms
• Programming real robots: LEGO Mindstorms
• Joining a club: FIRST Robotics Competition
• Programming hardware: Arduino and Raspberry Pi

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