Explore the world of teaching coding to children in this engaging conference talk from JSConf EU 2018. Discover playful methods to introduce programming concepts using robots, games, and colorful tools. Delve into the ongoing debate about the importance of coding education for kids and its impact on their future. Witness demonstrations featuring human robots, enthusiastic young learners, and even screaming carrots. Gain insights into various teaching approaches, including MakeyRobots, analog activities, and coding games, all designed to make programming accessible and fun for the next generation of tech innovators.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Why does coding matter
Makey
Robots
My favorite robot
Analog activity
Coding games
Screaming Carrot
Taught by
JSConf