The document discusses starting a programming for kids initiative in Belgium. It notes strengths like freely available programming languages and computers, and weaknesses such as a lack of materials in local languages. Opportunities include organizing workshops and an online website with resources. Potential threats are lack of interest and existing competition. Ideas are presented like using robots and toys to make programming fun, and holding a roadshow workshop or working with companies and schools. Next steps proposed are setting up communication channels and an initial test workshop.

1. Programming 4 Kids

2. “Dad, I want to learn to program”
Arthur, 11 years-old

3. Some Random Ideas...

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Strengths
• Programming languages are freely available
• Many kids have a computer!
• We’ve a strong Developer community in Belgium
• IT is a great career for boys AND girls!
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Weaknesses
• No books available in our language(s)
• Programming is in English
• Where to go online?
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Threats
• Nobody is interested!?
• What’s already out there?
• What about schools?
• Is it worth our effort?
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12. • Lets make it also fun for us!
• Robots & Toys programming :) O
• Think “Turtles” Opportunities
• Organize a Belgian road show workshop
• Create a website with resources
• Use Parleys for online training
• Devoxx4Kids (Think International)
• Contact Lego, companies and schools
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13. Resources?

14. Questions & Suggestions

15. Tutorials
Website Workshop
Next Actions?
Parleys.com
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16. Actions
• Write meeting minutes
• Setup Doodle for next meeting
• Setup Google Group, Facebook, Linkedin
• Setup website
• Add resources
• Both in English, Dutch, French and German
• Organize a dry-run workshop this Summer