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DroneBlocks | Drones in Education

DroneBlocks offers everything you need to start a drone programming course or club for your 4th-8th grade students.   The DroneBlocks App makes programming drone missions accessible through a familiar, easy-to-use “block” programming interface. The DroneBlocks Curriculum provides a full … Continue reading

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What is the Python programming language? Everything you need to know

Why the Python programming language shines for data science, machine learning, systems automation, web and API development, and beyond Dating from 1991, Python is a relatively new programming language. From the start, Python was considered a gap-filler, a way to … Continue reading

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Beetle Blocks – Visual code for 3D design

Beetle Blocks is a graphical blocks-based programming environment for 3D design and fabrication.Use code to control a beetle that can place 3D shapes and extrude its path as a tube. Then make a 3D print! Source: Beetle Blocks – Visual … Continue reading

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BlocklyDuino

Write a blink program in Arduino is never that easy!  You will see the Arduino board’s build-in LED blink as we expect. Use BlocklyDuino to drag and drop blocks as show in image. http://www.gasolin.idv.tw/public/blockly/demos/blocklyduino/index.html Source: Write a blink program in Arduino … Continue reading

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What Can Programmers and Writers Learn From One Another? | MindShift

Katrina Schwartz | November 11, 2014 Proponents of stronger computer science and programming courses in schools generally focus on the usefulness of those skills in today’s world. Some argue that computer programming should be offered instead of a foreign language … Continue reading

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Best starter programming language? Compiling 8 top developer picks | ITworld

Programmers weigh in on why each of these popular first coding languages is the best one for beginners via Best starter programming language? Compiling 8 top developer picks | ITworld.

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A method to the madness: How 13 programming languages got their names | ITworld

Programming language names are usually pretty formulaic and boring, except when they’re not. Here are the inspirations behind some of the more creative ones Check out the slideshow here:  A method to the madness: How 13 programming languages got their … Continue reading

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10 Programming Languages You Should Learn in 2014

by Rebecca Hiscott, Jan 21, 2014 The tech sector is booming. If you’ve used a smartphone or logged on to a computer at least once in the last few years, you’ve probably noticed this. As a result, coding skills are … Continue reading

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ScratchJr – Imagine, Program, Learn

ScratchJr is a developmentally appropriate programming language for children 5 to 7 years old. Children can create their own animated stories, interactive collages and games. ScratchJr is the product of a collaboration between the DevTech Research Group at the Eliot-Pearson … Continue reading

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Python Programming Language – Official Website

Python is a programming language that lets you work more quickly and integrate your systems more effectively. You can learn to use Python and see almost immediate gains in productivity and lower maintenance costs. Python runs on Windows, Linux/Unix, Mac … Continue reading

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