Novice wanting to introduce a 10 and a 12 yr old to coding. Searched online. Would appreciate your input.
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Which kid friendly coding recommendation
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I write code, Have for many years and to first learn how to code go here.
This is the best start to learn coding.
Dark Basic Pro Open Source - TheGameCreators
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Dark basic pro is the best for kids, It also has many good examples to learn from.
Here is a program in dark basic pro with only 16 lines of code.
sync rate 0
do
s#=rnd(3)
lock pixels
for y=1 to screen height()
For x=1 to screen width()
inc z
if s#=1 then dot x,y,sin(x)*atan(y)*2000000
if s#=2 then dot x,y,sin(x)*atan(y)*2000000
if s#=3 then dot x,y,cos(x)*((3)^2*sin(y)^2)*200000
if s#=0 then dot x,y,cos(x)*(8/sin(y))*200000
next x
next y
unlock pixels
sync
loop
Here is a program in dark basic pro with only 16 lines of code.
sync rate 0
do
s#=rnd(3)
lock pixels
for y=1 to screen height()
For x=1 to screen width()
inc z
if s#=1 then dot x,y,sin(x)*atan(y)*2000000
if s#=2 then dot x,y,sin(x)*atan(y)*2000000
if s#=3 then dot x,y,cos(x)*((3)^2*sin(y)^2)*200000
if s#=0 then dot x,y,cos(x)*(8/sin(y))*200000
next x
next y
unlock pixels
sync
loop
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I was thinking about doing the same. I've considered getting Rasberry Pi kits for them to put together and program on. Python seem to be a good language to start with.....which could translate to real word applications easily.
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Yup. That's our configuration. We actually have a kid who looks like he's 7 or 8 in the group, but his father works with him, and I suspect he does a lot of the coding. The problem with middle school age is probably more in keeping their attention than in actual ability. A couple of kids with a parent participating would be more likely to work than our lab situation.
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Especially for the 10 year old I would consider Scratch. Both of my sons used it when they were younger. (One now wants nothing to do with programming, while the other just got his master's degree in CS. Go figure.)
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Cool. Cool, cool, cool.
Scratch and Python seem to be fairly popular kid languages. You can also get things like GameMaker and RPG Maker that provide fairly solid GUI interfaces for designing games while also teaching them how to write procedures and conditions.
MSW Logo is a fun one that also helps with mathematical concepts like angles and measurements.
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While requiring a bit of setup (and reasonable amount of space on the computer) VB.NET is also a good environment for putting together a tangible application. That might be better for when they're a bit older. I started learning an older version (VB6) when I was about 12 and picked it up fairly quickly, but I had a lot of face-to-face help from my school teacher, brother, and brother-in-law.
MSW Logo is a fun one that also helps with mathematical concepts like angles and measurements.
MSWLogo - Download
While requiring a bit of setup (and reasonable amount of space on the computer) VB.NET is also a good environment for putting together a tangible application. That might be better for when they're a bit older. I started learning an older version (VB6) when I was about 12 and picked it up fairly quickly, but I had a lot of face-to-face help from my school teacher, brother, and brother-in-law.
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Wow! Thank you so much for your responses. Truly appreciated. Got about 2 weeks before we begin. Again thanks!
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GORILLAS QBASIC : Microsoft : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
I remember the programming-oriented kids in middle school modifying this game. They modified the physics, the explosions, the movement after a round, everything.
I remember the programming-oriented kids in middle school modifying this game. They modified the physics, the explosions, the movement after a round, everything.
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