Raising a Hacker: Cool Tools to help kids learn to Code
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If you've got school-age kids, you know when they're working on
reading and math. But if their homework includes loops, goto
commands, and branches, don't be alarmed. They're probably learning
to code, and that's a very good thing. From Code.org's Hour of Code
to coding camps and afterschool classes, computer programming is
hot -- and, in a technology-fueled world that's only going to grow,
coding is an invaluable 21st-century skill.
reading and math. But if their homework includes loops, goto
commands, and branches, don't be alarmed. They're probably learning
to code, and that's a very good thing. From Code.org's Hour of Code
to coding camps and afterschool classes, computer programming is
hot -- and, in a technology-fueled world that's only going to grow,
coding is an invaluable 21st-century skill.
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Grade: 6 to 12
Topics: Interactive Learning, Online Learning, Technology
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- Reference Materials
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- Student Materials