This Week’s Must-Reads
Two great articles appeared in the main stream news this week. Two!
Why Johnny Can’t Code By David Brin in Salon is even worth sitting through the adds. (Just do something else while the flash goes by). I’ve been wondering a lot lately about how I can get kids interested in how computers work, and why schools don’t teach programming more often. Brin really nails it.
BASIC used to be on every computer a child touched — but today there’s no easy way for kids to get hooked on programming.
And yet another about MySpace, in US News & World Report no less. And it’s surprisingly balanced and in-depth. I’m going to make copies for my teachers and some parents.
Decoding MySpace by Michelle Andrews
It’s the coolest hangout space for teens-but parents might be surprised at what their kids do there. Here’s how to help keep them safe online