Code for Teens Review

When I was a kid, we would play with and build things out of sticks, rocks, plywood, and whatever we could find out back, sometimes with a sprinkler added in. My kids also enjoy a little bit of stuff like that, but being able to create with technology is more their thing. They like drones, tablets, stop motion video, and all things with USB chargers. Being able to program is exciting for them. When my teens were offered the opportunity to review Code for Teens: The Awesome Beginner's Guide to Programming (Volume 1) they wanted to try it out. Being able to create computer functions from their own knowledge is rewarding and helps them develop problem solving skills.

This is a new book from Code for Teens that teaches JavaScript in a simple yet fun way. Okay, I hear some of you asking what JavaScript is. It's a programming language that is frequently used to develop software. It is used in over 90% of websites, and is commonly used with mobile apps. Back when I learned to program websites, Java was a neat tool that we used to add fun functionality to them. Now it does more than ever before, and believe it or not... teens and kids can learn it. How's that for preparing for their future?

"Digital Savvy" Review: A Computer Literacy Course

Two of my children have had the opportunity to review Digital Savvy, a computer skills course from CompuScholar, Inc. I am quite pleased with the content of this course, there is so much information that it covers! When I was younger it took me many years to learn, through my own exploration, the things this course covers. I often wish I could just plug a cable between my brain and my children's to share some knowledge with them. This course makes learning fun and easy.

If you recognize the name Homeschool Programming, you are already familiar with CompuScholar, Inc. They were sister companies who sold the same computer science courses to different markets. They have merged and redesigned as CompuScholar, Inc. and still have the same great content! Courses are still available for homeschool and public/private schools.