It would be perfect for younger students to learn about computers and
programming. They can easily start writing programs without a lot of teaching.
Then once they get excited about what they have created and want to do more,
you slowly introduce the concepts and programming constructs. It works very
well in the classroom
LiveCode, especially, lends itself to students moving ahead on their own. Since
it is so English-like, they do not have problems learning the language. The
ones who do move ahead are excited to show what they have done and teach their
peers what they have learned. They also help each other when problems arise or
someone wants to do something different or more difficult.
Education is moving more towards project-based lessons with emphasis on
creativity, independent learning, research, collaboration, teamwork, analytical
thinking, project decomposition, problem solving and other skills more relevant
to real life and success in one's careers. That is LiveCode.
I am working with elementary schools to develop lessons and would be willing to
share what we do. I have been teaching high school students LiveCode for over 4
years now and have learned much about how they work and learn. I have a website
that we use and you are welcome to use it to become more familiar with
LiveCode: https://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/livecode/home Although it is
rather old, I will be revising it over the summer. I will also be adding
teacher's pages with help, assignments and tips. What we develop for the
elementary grades will be there too, on separate pages. I welcome any
contributions and insights that you may have once you start using it in your
classroom.
Welcome to the world of LiveCode and kudos for being willing to use it in the
classroom. It is the right decision.
Thanks, Cyril Pruszko
> From: j...@unmla.com
> To: use-livecode@lists.runrev.com
> Subject: LiveCode in Elementary Schools
> Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 05:43:33 +0000
>
> Hi. I'm interested in learning whether LiveCode is an appropriate tool for
> introducing elementary school children to the field of computer science. Does
> anyone know of any case studies, resources, or other leads along these lines?
>
>
> Also, I'd be interested in knowing whether there are any other LiveCode
> enthusiasts in Northern New Mexico.
>
>
> Thanks, Joseph
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