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Play-Based Programming Classes

'From 0 to C' Uses Different Approach to Teaching Arduino Hardware

— July 14, 2012 — Social Good
According to Ubi de Feo, the creative technologist and founder of programming workshop 'From 0 to C,' students don't need a computer screen in order to learn how to program. No, in his workshop, the only objects required are things like ping pong balls, M&Ms, boxes, pens and bowls.

Feo's 'From 0 to C' course teaches students the basics of programming and Arduino hardware through a very unconventional approach. In the workshop, students, who have no knowledge of programming whatsoever, learn how to visualize how a computer works by using common tangible items. Through story-telling and games, the students learn how to represent optimized quantities -- concepts like hexadecimal numeric systems -- as well as how a computer stores information. Subsequently, students are also taught "the simple syntax of the programming language," says Wired. Visit Feo's website to learn more about his innovative teaching method.
Trend Themes
1. Hands-on Learning - Implementing hands-on activities in programming education can enhance comprehension and engagement.
2. Unconventional Teaching Methods - Incorporating creative and unconventional approaches to teaching programming can spark innovation and nurture critical thinking skills.
3. Visualizing Abstract Concepts - Using tangible objects and storytelling techniques to represent abstract programming concepts can enhance understanding and retention.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Integrating play-based programming classes into educational technology platforms can revolutionize programming learning experiences for students.
2. Edutainment - Combining education and entertainment in programming classes can create immersive learning environments that motivate and engage students.
3. Hardware Development - Exploring unconventional teaching methods in hardware development courses can inspire disruptive innovation by bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
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