Fifty Years of BASIC, the Programming Language That Made Computers Personal

Invented by John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz of Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, BASIC was first successfully ...
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Computer Coding Lessons Expanding for K-12 Students

South Hills High School teacher Saleta Thomas bills her class as a digital game-design program for students. But once students opt to take the class, they start learning computer coding through basic ...
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Think you need a high-end PC to learn coding? Think again

While you might think you need a high-powered machine to learn to code, your current machine or even an older laptop will likely be all you need to get started. Here's why. Programming tools will run ...
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Cracking the Code: Schools Make Computer Coding a Powerful Learning Tool

Thanks again for joining us for today’s free live chat on schools making computer coding a powerful learning tool. We’ll be getting underway with Michelle in just about 10 minutes. In the meantime, ...
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5 Best Coding Games to Learn Programming for Beginners

CodinGame is one of the easiest coding games to learn. It provides an accessible entry point for individuals venturing into the coding world. With support for over 25 languages, including JavaScript, ...

Google Just Launched a Smartphone Game to Teach Adults How to Code

From programmable LEGO robots to mobile apps like Hopscotch, there’s no shortage of games and toys designed to get children interested in computer science. But when it comes to adults, the options to ...