Patrick, I think a shell has some advantages as an introduction to programming and computing, and Fish is designed to be simple and consistent. Good luck and keep us posted about how it goes!
On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 4:33 AM, Patrick <patr...@spellingbeewinnars.org> wrote: > Hi Siteshwar > > Thanks for your post and I received another helpful one offlist too, lots to > work with. > > I think these are all good suggestions but I think I will start with fish > and then move towards these other options. > > Thanks again to all > > > > > > > On 01/24/2016 01:16 PM, Siteshwar wrote: > > On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:08 PM, Patrick <patr...@spellingbeewinnars.org> > wrote: >> >> Hi Diego, Hi Glenn >> >> He will turn 10 soon. He has a severe disability but is quite good with >> computers and could type the whole alphabet, compensating for >> uppercase/lowercase at 18 months of age. > > > > I would suggest to start with Squeak and Etoys. There is a talk by Alan Kay > at Ted which has a brief demo of it. From what I understand, kids can do > some real learning with it. > > >> >> I thought I could start with some custom commands to launch >> videos/webpages he like. I was thinking we could explore the math command to >> tinker with math and I could introduce him to some custom commands that take >> an argument or two. >> >> Scratch might work, I considered this in the past and then forgot about >> it. The thing is with fish I could write commands that would better suit his >> interests. >> >> I have been writing an assisted speech device for him and his sister for >> sometime. I have failed many times but right now i am looking at a >> Javascript/HTML5 to emit words on clicks and a text user interface for a >> more complicated application to emit full sentences with proper grammar. >> >> Thanks-Patrick >> >> >> >> >> On 01/24/2016 10:11 AM, Diego Zamboni wrote: >> >> You don't say how old your son is, but I'd go for the tutorials at >> code.org or Scratch (scratch.mit.edu), which are far more structured, visual >> and geared for kids. My 7- and 9-year olds love them. >> >> --Diego >> >> >> On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 2:03 PM, Patrick <patr...@spellingbeewinnars.org> >> wrote: >> >> Hi ! >> >> I thinking of introducing programming to my son. I am reading javascript >> for kids but it seems to me that many of these concepts would be easier >> in fish and a shell might be an even easier place to tinker than a >> browser/text editor. >> >> I am looking for the lowest barrier to entry. >> >> What do you think? >> >> -Patrick >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance >> APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month >> Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now >> Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! >> http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=267308311&iu=/4140 >> _______________________________________________ >> Fish-users mailing list >> Fish-users@lists.sourceforge.net >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/fish-users >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance >> APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month >> Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now >> Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! >> http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=267308311&iu=/4140 >> _______________________________________________ >> Fish-users mailing list >> Fish-users@lists.sourceforge.net >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/fish-users >> > > > > -- > Regards, > Siteshwar > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance > APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month > Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now > Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=267308311&iu=/4140 > _______________________________________________ > Fish-users mailing list > Fish-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/fish-users > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=267308311&iu=/4140 _______________________________________________ Fish-users mailing list Fish-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/fish-users
