Teaching 9-10 Year Olds to Code

Discover the challenges and rewards of teaching coding to 9-10 year olds in this informative conference talk from linux.conf.au. Learn about starting and running a Code Club, including the benefits of the Code Club organization, selecting appropriate software and hardware, and transitioning from Scratch to Python. Explore strategies for developing engaging learning materials, incorporating hardware like Raspberry Pi and BBC micro:bit, and addressing challenges such as volunteer recruitment and maintaining gender balance. Gain insights into fundraising, unexpected software development needs, and the speaker's experiences with computational thinking and robotics. Understand the importance of support networks, future plans for Code Club, and the use of Microbits in education. This talk provides valuable information for anyone interested in introducing young children to coding and fostering their computational thinking skills.