DPS Innovation
What will innovation look like at DPS?
What is Coding and Programming and WHY is it important?
What is Computer Coding-for Students
Learning about Computer Programming Languages
How to choose your first programming language is a challenge. There are so many languages. Where do you begin? How do you pick the best programming language for your needs?
There are at least three types of programming languages:
- Image or Picture Languages — these languages teach computer science and programming concepts through the manipulation of images. Turtle Art is a great example.
- Block or Bubble Languages — these languages use blocks and sometimes actual code to perform tasks, for example, spinning an image or making an image follow a specified route. Scratch, Tynker, and several other languages are examples. These languages bridge the gap between picture languages and traditional languages.
- “Real” Programming Languages — these languages are what adults think of as programming languages. Often obscure and inscrutable at times, programming languages can be learned step by step as people learn how to perform tasks and create applications. Python, PHP, Erlang, JavaScript, and perhaps thousands of other languages fit into this category.
Code.org- Learn
- Stretch yourself! If you already know how to code, try something new...try a new computer language!
Bitsbox
All computer languages are very similar. By learning true Javascript inside Bitsbox, kids have a huge head starttoward being computer literate and technologically confident.
Want to create your own App?
With Bitsbox, kids get to program video games, puzzles, drawing tools, music apps, simulations, and much more. It's a full-blown app development environment.
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Google CS First
Want to code for a purpose? To tell a story, design a game, fashion and design? Check out Google CS First Here!
Club Code: map76
All club members must visit cs-first.com/go, click "Enter Club Code" and follow the directions to be assigned to your theme and club. New club members will receive a username and password. Returning club members may reuse their username and password.