Re:Ask: what is the best language/way to teach kids programm...
by brudgers on Sunday February 12, 2012 @09:25PM
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The best way to teach your kids programming is in accord with their level of interest in learning it.
In all honesty, if your kids are interested in learning programming, the problem will more or less solve itself - i.e. it really won't matter what tools you put in front of them - Alice, Kudo, Logo, javascricpt, TouchDevelop or BASIC will all be a way for them to further their interests.
On the other hand, if your boys are typical ten and seven year olds, then their interest in programming is likely to come in a few years - if ever.
In all honesty, if your kids are interested in learning programming, the problem will more or less solve itself - i.e. it really won't matter what tools you put in front of them - Alice, Kudo, Logo, javascricpt, TouchDevelop or BASIC will all be a way for them to further their interests.
On the other hand, if your boys are typical ten and seven year olds, then their interest in programming is likely to come in a few years - if ever.
Good luck.