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Hi Mark, Steve (and other perlish parents):
Thanks for the link to Scratch Mark! I'm downloading it now...
I think the only way my kids will engage with programming is if they can
code it, and run on a smartphone or tablet.
My kids think computers with keyboards instead of touch screens are from
"the olden days".
{sigh}
-dave
On 2/4/2013 8:37 AM, Mark Dootson wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> On 02/02/2013 15:19, steveco.1959@gmail.com wrote:
>> I've been trying to build a laboratory here for my children, but it
>> seems so far, that I am the only one interested in it :(
>>
>> Maybe some robotics would actually compete with TV cartoons for
>> attention on a Saturday morning.
>>
> The same motivation for me with my 12 year old. He enjoyed the initial
> soldering of parts and discussing building simple circuits as it tied in
> with his school work - as I had forgotten most of the required basic
> knowledge I think he really enjoyed being able to 'teach' me a few basics.
>
> However, it is a huge leap to go from no programming knowledge at all to
> designing something to control robotics. His interest waned when we got
> down to programming basics. Probably because I'm not a skilled teacher.
>
> I think the way to go is to use 'Scratch' ( http://scratch.mit.edu/ )
> which comes installed with the Raspbian OS. Designed with kids in mind
>
> 'Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create
> interactive art, stories, simulations, and games – and share those
> creations online.'
>
> As far as I can tell, the children who really engage with this stuff are
> initially attracted by the ease of access provided by 'Scratch'
>
> Python, Perl et al followed by world domination can come later.
>
> Regards
>
> Mark
>
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