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by zachgalant 14y ago
For a beginner, you need to check out www.codehs.com -- we've made it really easy to get started and a ton of fun to learn. Plus, students all get access to and personalized help from tutors whenever they ask a question or submit their code
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by zachgalant 14y ago
whoah, thanks. should be fixed now.
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by zachgalant 14y ago
You should also check out http://codehs.com We're making it really easy for kids to get started and continue learning because we provide every students with help and feedback from live tutors.
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I'm 85 and I Learned To Code. You Should Too.(blog.codehs.com)
195 points by zachgalant 14y ago|40 comments
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by zachgalant 14y ago
I took it at Stanford, but it was using the same online content. The course is probably way more theoretical than you'd expect. It goes a lot into relational algebra, schema design, and UML. The online SQL quizzes are pretty cool little pu
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by zachgalant 14y ago
How to use background photos well. What makes a good photo choice? What sort of text/font/color goes well on top of it?
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by zachgalant 14y ago
It benefits all the kids who are given an opportunity to learn what they deserve to be taught. If taught well, kids will understand that coding is an art and requires a lot of practice and thought. We are not claiming you can get a job righ
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Yeah, we've been working really hard to make coding accessible and fun for kids and have done a lot of testing to make sure they're enjoying it and learning. Many kids hate all subjects in school because they feel forced to go and don't fin
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Where you're wrong is that most kids don't tend to know the basics of programming. They know the basics of using a computer but generally have no idea how to program or what that even means. We're not insisting that everyone should writ
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Programming can be really helpful for teaching mathematical thinking and reasoning. It's a fun way to approach the subject from a different angle. Many kids hate math but might enjoy programming. It's important to engage students. They'll
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by zachgalant 14y ago
That's a great idea, and we're definitely pursuing that as well. We'd ideally like it taught as a continuous class, but we're trying to make it possible for teachers to integrate parts of it into subjects they teach. Math, physics, and chem
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by zachgalant 14y ago
New link that isn't broken: http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/26/codehs-is-on-a-mission-to-b...
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by zachgalant 14y ago
You're right that it's a difficult problem to solve, but it's worth trying to solve. Programming is a great way to help teach logic. Also, if taught well, it can be really fun for students and help reengage them with school. We've been teac
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by zachgalant 14y ago
We're focusing much more on giving people a fundamental understanding of what programming is and how to problem solve with code. The idea isn't just to teach syntax or a specific language, but rather to teach students how to think and give
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Yeah, the post is down. If you're interested, you can check out http://codehs.com or http://csinhs.com to read about us.
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Your article is really missing the point. You mention that problem solving is what's actually important, and coding is actually a fantastic way of teaching this because it allows you to really look at tough problems and break them down. Als
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Thanks! We totally agree, and I'd love to talk. Shoot me an email at zach@codehs.com
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by zachgalant 14y ago
That's true, but it doesn't mean we shouldn't teach math in hs. Same with programming. We need to give kids the opportunity to learn.
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CodeHS Wants To Teach Every American High Schooler How To Code(techcrunch.com)
80 points by zachgalant 14y ago|90 comments
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by zachgalant 14y ago
> Reading and writing is the basis of forming arguments and understanding things -- quantitative or not. Similarly, having an exposure to coding and computational thinking also fosters those sorts of critical problem solving skills that
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Great talk! I'd love to hear more of your thoughts. I'll actually be in Dallas for a bit starting this weekend if you're interested in talking. Shoot me an email at zach@codehs.com
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Right now, we're just looking for volunteers who are interested in helping out on their own schedule without any required commitment. As we grow, we will begin to structure it more and have more options for being a paid tutor, but for now,
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by zachgalant 14y ago
There are a number of similarities. Khan's working on making a very slick tool with a really nice interface to let people experiment with coding. The focus of CodeHS is much more on the instruction from teachers, and it has more structure.
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Yeah, we definitely want to make it interesting. We've made some really cool libraries that make graphics on the canvas really easy to use and pretty intuitive, so you can make cool graphics, animations, and games very quickly. For example,
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Yeah, that sounds similar to a lot of stories we've heard. We've spent a ton of time making sure it's fun and really accessible, so it doesn't scare people off. If you try it out, let us know what your thoughts are. http://codehs.com
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Thanks! We definitely know there is a huge difference. We've been spending the last 6 months testing with mostly low-income 8th and 9th graders to make sure we give the best teaching experience possible. The course we've made is definitel
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by zachgalant 14y ago
Thanks RJ! We really appreciate your support!
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by zachgalant 14y ago
You don't have to be enrolled. You can just sign up as an individual on http://codehs.com
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by zachgalant 14y ago
yeah for sure. just email zach@codehs.com
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by zachgalant 14y ago
You should check out http://codehs.com if you are interested in learning to code. It's perfect for absolute beginners and gives you access to help and feedback from awesome tutors from Stanford. There are projects to work on, and you lear

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