How Early Should Kids Learn To Code? 299
the agent man writes "Wired Magazine is exploring how early kids should learn to code. One of the challenges is to find the proper time in schools to teach programming. Are teachers at elementary and middle school levels really able to teach this subject? The article suggests that even very young kids can learn to program and lists a couple of early experiments as well as more established ideas including the Scalable Game Design curriculum. However, the article also suggests that programming may have to come at the cost of Foreign language learning and music."
Re:In utero (Score:5, Funny)
The problem with teaching children in utero is the smarter ones hack mommy's system and that makes for a difficult pregnancy, with her constantly craving hot pockets, bacon flavored snacks and highly caffienated beverages.
Re:In utero (Score:5, Funny)
Re:As early as possible (Score:4, Funny)
Au contraire. I for one put general literacy above computer literacy. It is mre useful in the real world. Not everyone is going to be a programmer, but everyone needs to read and write.
Not to be pedantic, but I expected more from you.
I think (Score:5, Funny)
I think 8 am is about the right time to start.
Re:Reading, writing math, music and ball sports. (Score:4, Funny)
How would you classify your fitness level compared to others in your line of work?
Let's see... Rest pulse around 95, getting light headed by walking to the coffee pot - what do you think?