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Introducing Kids to Code Through Hardware Using C++ • Sara Chipps • YOW! 2017
Discover how Jewelbots, a hardware platform, introduces kids to code through fun and accessible projects, and learn the benefits of teaching coding to kids for their future success and lifelong interest in technology.
- Coding for kids is important, as it sets them up for future success and can inspire a lifelong interest in technology.
- Jewelbots is a hardware platform that allows kids to code and interact with physical devices, such as LED lights and motors.
- The platform uses a microprocessor that can be programmed with C++.
- The Arduino IDE is used to program the Jewelbots, making it easier for kids to get started with coding.
- The device is designed to be fun and accessible, with aesthetics being a key consideration for the demographic.
- The platform encourages kids to code for friendship, with features like button press events and LED lights that can be controlled by other Jewelbot users.
- The non-sandbox area of the device has pre-coded functionality, such as blinking lights or animations.
- The sandbox area is where kids can write their own code using classes and functions.
- The device has limited space for code, so kids must learn to be efficient in their coding.
- Clara, an 8-year-old girl, was able to code a device using the Jewelbot platform and was able to teach others how to do the same.
- Gaming and fun interactions are key to getting kids interested in coding and technology.
- The speaker believes that coding should be accessible and fun, and that it’s not necessary for kids to know how to code to be successful in the future.
- The importance of coding for kids was highlighted by the speaker, who believes it can set them up for future success and inspire a lifelong interest in technology.
- The speaker believes that people who are under 20 years old are more likely to be interested in coding and technology.
- The platform is designed to be open and accessible, with open APIs and online communities for users to share and learn from each other.
- The speaker believes that C++ is a valuable language for kids to learn, as it provides a strong foundation for future programming skills.
- The device is designed to be easy to use and accessible, with features like button press events and LED lights that can be controlled by other Jewelbot users.
- The platform encourages kids to code for friendship, with features like button press events and LED lights that can be controlled by other Jewelbot users.
- The speaker believes that learning to code can be a fun and creative experience, and that kids can learn to code without being told to do so.