Faithr Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I got my CBD catalog and there is something called KidCoder: Windows Programming. Has anyone tried it? Or anyone have other suggestions? I'm clueless. My dh knows a bit more but is busy bringing home the bacon. Any words of wisdom are appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I don't know anything about it personally, but it is probably cheaper through homeschoolbuyers coop. https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/index.php?option=com_hsbc_epp_order&Itemid=1006&c=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I got my CBD catalog and there is something called KidCoder: Windows Programming. Has anyone tried it? Or anyone have other suggestions? I'm clueless. My dh knows a bit more but is busy bringing home the bacon. Any words of wisdom are appreciated! My hubby programs and he did not like the looks of the KidCoder, but he did like the following book and purchased it for my rising 7th grader. http://www.amazon.com/Hello-World-Computer-Programming-Beginners/dp/1933988495/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1310058038&sr=8-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Hare Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 An engineer at IBM suggested Gamemaker for my ds 11. It starts as drag and drop, but you can add code as you learn. http://wiki.yoyogames.com/index.php/Main_Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Faithr, I looked at Kidcode myself earlier this year. I was planning on purchasing it, but after seeing this post, I have changed my mind. I like that book, "Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners." It seems much more precise in that a child could easily understand programming. Now my son is currently taking a robotics class where he is learning programming C. I want to see where to take him from that point. I am going to show his teacher the two books and see which he suggests. I won't see him until next week. Do you want me to ask for you too? Blessings to you in your homeschooling journey! Sincerely, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Oh thanks, Karen! That would be great! And thanks everyone for the other suggestions. I'm looking into them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 An engineer at IBM suggested Gamemaker for my ds 11. It starts as drag and drop, but you can add code as you learn. http://wiki.yoyogames.com/index.php/Main_Page We use GameMaker, as well as Greenfoot (the book is great, but it's a textbook, so it's a bit pricy, check wtih your library for it.) Greenfoot is more advanced. I like the whole series of Java "younger versions" - Alice, Greenfoot, Scratch, etc. - because they are used in schools, so you can find a lot of information about them online. I like Greenfoot personally because they are really programming in Java right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Faithr, I looked at Kidcode myself earlier this year. I was planning on purchasing it, but after seeing this post, I have changed my mind. I like that book, "Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners." It seems much more precise in that a child could easily understand programming. This is the book that my programming, all-around tech guru dh had me by for my son. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 If this is for the DS who's an "aspiring cartoonist," he might like Virtual World Design and Creation for Teens. It teaches Alice, which is a free Java-based program developed by Carnegie Mellon. The tutorials use the current version (2.2), but after he learns the ropes he can upgrade to the beta version of 3.0, which allows programming directly in Java, includes lots of characters and environments from the Sims, and allows export of the finished products to youtube. My 7th grade DS has just started working through this book and DH (software developer) has been quite impressed with the book and with Alice as an intro programming option. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thanks, Jackie! Yes, it is for my aspiring cartoonist, though he's moved from being more into gaming than cartoons lately. But it is still an abiding interest. Thanks for the recommendation. It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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