30/05/2016
We are already living in a world dominated by software. Telephone calls go over software-controlled networks; television is delivered over the internet; people don’t buy maps anymore, they use the web; we all shop online. The next generation’s world will be even more online and digital. Soon, our house will be controlled with software, some of our medical care will be delivered over the web and our car may even drive itself.
Per say, programming hasn’t become this popular by accident. There is a growing understanding that knowing how to program is essential, especially for younger generations. Learning facts is less and less relevant in a world where Google can satisfy just about any question in a matter of milliseconds; it is skills that will enable children to succeed, and that set of skills must include programming.
Here’s why learning to code is so important for children:
- Coding drives innovation. From self-driving cars to robot-assisted surgery to social media, computer science is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives. Coding is a fundamental skill that children need to learn so they can lead this movement.
- Coding allows kids to be creative. They can create projects that do really amazing things.
- Coding builds confidence. It is incredibly empowering for children to be able to create projects and show them off to family and friends.
- Coding is best learned early. Learning to code is similar to learning a second language. The earlier that children are exposed to fundamental topics like sequencing, loops, and conditionals, the more deeply they absorb these concepts.
- Coding translates to success in other areas. Learning to program supports learning in other areas, like math, reading, and science.
Program Bots make it easy and fun for children to code
When children jump straight into a traditional programming language like Python or Javascript, they get bored and discouraged. With Block Based Visual Programming we at ProgramBots strip away drab textual syntax to make programming less frustrating. At ProgramBots kids have fun while they learn, so they stay engaged and continue learning and creating.
Come visit us and your child can start learning and creating today!