The Presenters
Averil Santos AlmelynLabay
What is Programming?
Programming is a science.
It implementsthe algorithmsdescribed by mathematicsand
science.
Programming is a skill.
It requires design efforts and makes use of the trial-and-error
method.
Programming is an Engineering.
It involves maintainabilityamong many solutionsand balance
of program size, speed, and time.
Programming is an Art.
It requires creativityandmakes use of imagination.
“I think everybodyin this country should learn how to
program a computer because itteachesyou howto
think.”
ReasonsWhy everybody should learn
how to code
1. Programmingis a basic literacyin the digital
age
2. Programming can change the world.
3. Programming helps brings ideasto life.
4. Programming is not hardto learn.
“Learning towriteprogramsstretchesyourmindand
helpsyouthink better,createsawayofthinking about
thingsthatIthinkishelpful inalldomains”
that teach coding
GAMES
Kodable
Who is it for: Ages 5-8
Platforms: iOS
Link: www.kodable.com
Robozzle
Bee-bot
Who is it for: Ages 4-7
Platforms: iOS,
Link: www.beebot.us
spacechem
Who is it for: Ages 10+
Platforms: PC, Mac,
Linux, iOS, Android
Link: www.spacechemthegame.com
Robozzle
Who is it for: Ages 6+
Platforms: Web
browsers, iOS, Android,
Windows Phone
Link: www.robozzle.com
Lightbot
Who is it for: Ages 9+
Platforms: Web
browsers, iOS, Android,
Link: www.lightbot.com
Code combat
Who is it for: Ages 13+
Platforms: Web
browsers
Link: www.codecombat.com

Ready, Set Code!: Learning How to Code Through Games