Teaching Kids to Code by a 13-Year-Old

Discover how to effectively teach programming to children through this engaging conference talk at JSConf EU 2019, led by a 13-year-old presenter. Explore the challenges of introducing complex Computer Science concepts to young learners and learn how MIT's Scratch programming platform simplifies the process with its intuitive drag and drop interface. Gain insights into creating games and functional software in a fun, accessible manner, and witness firsthand the power of peer-to-peer learning in coding education. This 22-minute presentation offers a unique perspective on nurturing the next generation of programmers, demonstrating that with the right tools and approach, even complex programming concepts can be made simple and enjoyable for kids.