Block-based programming software such as Scratch have gained immense popularity over the years in getting kids used to “programming” at an early age. However, “real programming” is still very much text-based. In this week’s podcast, we’ll discuss the popular devices and tools that kids use in the classroom and how it shapes their initial understanding of what coding is. 

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Importance of Text-based Programming for Kids | Coding Rooms - Weekly Podcast (Ep.5)

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