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Teaching Kids to Program with Hedy - A Gradual Programming Language

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Overview

Explore the innovative approach to teaching programming with Hedy, a gradual programming language designed for children. Learn about the pedagogy behind this open-source, browser-based tool that introduces coding concepts through increasingly complex levels. Discover how Hedy bridges the gap between visual programming languages and Python, making it easier for kids to transition to textual programming. Gain insights into the language's design, architecture, and impact on young learners worldwide. Understand the challenges of creating a set of increasingly complex grammars and how Hedy addresses them. See live demonstrations of the platform and hear about its reception among children. Delve into the intersection of open-source development and academia in educational technology, and find out how you can contribute to or use this free resource available in multiple languages.

Syllabus

Intro
How to teach programming?
Compilers are lovely teachers
Compilers are not teachers
The programmer's brain
Rules gradually change
Hedy is gradual
Demo
How is this going?
Hedy programs
Do kids like Hedy?
Demo
Architecture
OS & academia
Hedy is free & open source
Outro

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