Computers can do amazing things — from basic laptops capable of simple word processing and spreadsheet functions to incredibly complex supercomputers completing millions of financial transactions a ...

Researchers in Massachusetts have created an app that teaches basic computer programming to kindergartners. Children as young as 5 can use the app to craft their own interactive stories and games.

After BASIC, in the early 1970s, Niklaus Wirth developed Pascal, another language meant to solely be a tool to teach students computer programming concepts. “This language was not really developed to ...

The language that made that all possible. They called it the Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code— BASIC. Before BASIC, life in the computer programming world was complicated.

Computer science teacher Janet Cook said she believes Hour of Code is important because the initiative encourages students to learn a new technology skill. "This is the only time that many ...

The first step in solving a problem is to recognize it needs to be solved. Today only 2% of students study computer programming. If we triple that to 6%, we'd close the gap between students and ...

Why Basic Coding Should Be a Mandatory Class in Junior High 7 minute read Getty Images By Tim Bajarin ...

Today, only 2% of students study computer programming. If we triple that to 6%, we'd close the gap between students and jobs, driving $500 billion in economic value to our country.

The Doctor and the Dalek is a video game that introduces children to basic computer programming skills without feeling like a boring lesson News Olivia Solon 00:01, 20 Oct 2014 ...

Microsoft wants to turn kids' love of Minecraft into a love of computer programming through a partnership with Code.org, announced on Monday morning.

Codecademy is already working with educators around the world to integrate computer programming with basic education provided at secondary schools in the UK, Malaysia, and Singapore.