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By, Linda Liukas If code is the colouring pens and lego blocks of our times - the tools of creation - how do we teach the curiosity, joy and wonder to our kids? I spent last summer looking at programming and play: how to create experiences that go deeper than just learning logic. So, just like Alice, I swallowed the blue pill and fell down inside the machine. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/GZe2/
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In the video titled 'Principles of Play,' Linda Liukas presents her insights on how to engage children's curiosity, joy, and wonder through programming and play. She reflects on her journey from a children's book author to a programming advocate, emphasizing that early childhood is pivotal for fostering a generation's perception of technology. Key Points Discussed: - **Background**: Liukas shares her humble beginnings as a programming advocate, co-founding Rails Girls and creating educational content for kids. - **Essential Change**: She highlights that the most significant changes in the world happen at the age of four, which inspired her to focus on children's literature and promote programming concepts through storytelling. - **Hello Ruby**: Her project, Hello Ruby, emerged from her desire to create a whimsical gateway into programming. Initial sketches evolved into a successful Kickstarter campaign that garnered $380,000 against a target of $10,000. - **Principles of Programming**: Liukas outlines three core principles: 1. **Playfulness**: Encouraging children to explore the 'what ifs' of technology. 2. **Rules**: Understanding how technology operates and demystifying computers as tools made by people. 3. **Curiosity**: Fostering a mindset where children ask 'why' and explore technology's role in daily life. - **Learning Beyond Basics**: Her approach advocates teaching the art of programming through creative exploration rather than rote learning of grammar and syntax. She encourages educators to use imaginative play and practical problem-solving to demystify programming concepts for children. - **Influential Models**: Citing strong examples, she references Sesame Street's successful blend of play and education along with Lego’s varied types of play. - **Impact of Storytelling**: Liukas emphasizes the need for storytelling in technology, recognizing that code creation parallels the art of narrative, which can make programming more relatable and accessible. In conclusion, Liukas advocates for a shift in how programming is taught, suggesting that integrating creativity and storytelling into the learning process can inspire children to embrace technology. Her insights reflect the importance of nurturing a playful, curious mindset that cultivates innovative thinkers ready to navigate the digital age. Liukas's presentation inspires educators to rethink their teaching methodologies to engage young minds effectively.
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