NEIT+2013+OpenSpace+2H

You don't need to know how to program to teach programming (Erin Mumford)

Notes by Alexander Steinberg (thank you!)


 * Processing.org **
 * -download to any platform / Free! **
 * -few apps that mimic Processing **
 * -graphic output more engaging to begin **
 * -looks similar to java, kids may eventually move to Java through Processing **
 * -start without incorporating object oriented programming **
 * -Strong understanding of coordinate plane necessary **
 * -website full of resources to help students learn/getting started guide/whole learning section on website **
 * -Reference page with every command and what it does **
 * -Graph paper as assistant **
 * -Better for tinkerer type kids **
 * -Learning Processing - book [|http://www.learningprocessing.com] **


 * Code Academy **
 * -Startup in NYC **
 * -Get more people programming **
 * -Code Year - take on learning some programming in a year **
 * -Multiple languages are taught **
 * -Works better on computer than iPad **
 * -All web-based, nothing to download **
 * -Engaging, prompts you on screen **
 * -Rewarding through badges - competitive, kids get into it **
 * -Good for linear kids who like a structure **
 * -Have recently added projects that allow you some tinker space **
 * -More people may use it if could prepare for AP exam **