Getting Started with Coding

An introduction to coding for kids

Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxes--and all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy!

The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life.

• Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding

• Experiment with "real" coding with tools built in JavaScript

• Use free online tools

• Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers

Get creative and get coding!

Autorentext

Camille McCue, PhD, is a STEM educator who loves teaching computer science, math, engineering, and physics to learners ranging from kindergarteners to graduate students. She works for organizations including NASA, PBS, independent schools, and Project Lead The Way.

Klappentext
Coding is the coolest tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxesand all that's needed is a computer or tablet connected to the Internet and the lessons in this book. Inside, they'll find step-by-step projects to create games, gadgets, and digital toys while learning about coding along the way.

• Freeze the popscode a gadget that lets you know when your ice pops are frozen
• Jellyfish jumblecreate a funny search-and-find puzzle featuring tentacle-swishing ocean friends
• Get fancyshare your coding projects with the world and learn the next steps toward becoming a coder Technology Requirements: Mac or Windows computer or tablet or smartphone running a current web browser application (Safari, Chrome, or Firefox) and an Internet connection. Optional: a USB port on your computer, Bluetooth-enabled mobile device, micro.bit kit.

Zusammenfassung
An introduction to coding for kids

Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxesand all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy!

The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life.

• Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding
• Experiment with real coding with tools built in JavaScript
• Use free online tools
• Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers
  Get creative and get coding!