Coding for Kids for Dummies
- 3h 12m
- Camille McCue
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2015
An easy-to-grasp introduction to coding concepts for kids
Coding For Kids For Dummies breaks coding into a series of small projects, each designed to teach elementary-to-middle-school-aged students a core concept to build a game, application, or other tool. In this his hands-on, friendly guide readers will get access to a leading coding tool that has been designed specifically for kids, showing them how to create the projects provided in the book as well as how to implement them in to their own creative work.
Written by a teacher and leading advocate of coding education, Coding For Kids For Dummies explains to kids in plain English how to apply the math and logic skills they already have to the subject of coding. In no time, they'll be grasping basic coding concepts, completing their very own technical feats, and arming themselves with the computer science experience and know-how to prepare for a future working with technology.
- Lay-flat binding allows for easy access as students work on projects
- Full-color, large-print design make the information more approachable to kids
- Kids interested in computer science get a competitive edge
- The author has dedicated her career to enhancing coding and other STEM education in schools
If you're a student who wants to learn coding, a parent who wants to help your kid pursue an interest in coding, or a teacher who is in need of a supplemental course book for your computer science class, Coding For Kids For Dummies has you covered.
About the Author
Camille has enjoyed a career working in STEM for organizations including IBM, NASA, and PBS. Born in London, she was raised in Texas where she earned her BA in Math at UT Austin. Since 1996, Camille has lived in Las Vegas where she completed her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at UNLV. Camille has worked in numerous teaching, visionary, and leadership roles at the K12 level throughout her career, and currently serves as the Director of Curriculum Innovations for the Adelson Educational Campus -- a boutique independent school at which she directed the construction and operation of the largest school-based Startup Incubator in the country. She has authored nine Wiley books and produced/hosted hundreds of hours of educational television programming. Camille was awarded the Tech Exec Lifetime Achievement Award from Tech Exec 2016 for the Las Vegas area. She and her husband are the proud parents of two boys, Ian and Carson.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Getting Started with Coding
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Art Toy
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Mini Golf
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Sketcher Etcher
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Horse Race
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Winter Wonderland
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Sports Vote
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Happy Birthday
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Number Guessing Computer
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Monster Mashup
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Viral Outbreak
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UFO Pilot
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Squid Ink
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Rock, Paper, Scissors
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Where's Wallace Walrus?
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Traffic Dodge
