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First Time Coders

First Time Coders

by Michelle Sun

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About This Book

Computer programming may well be tomorrow’s “new literacy.” Coding offers children a creative avenue to express themselves through technology and opens the door to unlimited opportunities in the digital era.First Time Coders, written by an MIT Master Trainer for coding education and award-winning founder of a STEM and coding education institute, is the essential handbook for parents whose kids are starting their coding journey, or are already coding and eager to learn more. You will find: ● Advice and solutions to common challenges about youth tech usage. ● Essential principles when learning to code. ● Introduction of 15+ age-appropriate coding languages and tools for children aged 4 to 18. ● 20+ step-by-step hands-on coding projects followed by challenges. ● Computer science concepts for each project. ● Tips for adults to discuss these concepts in-depth. Start your child’s coding adventure with First Time Coders!

Technology Education Childrens
Michelle Sun

Michelle Sun

Michelle Sun is the founder of First Code Academy, a coding and STEM education institute for children ages four to eighteen. Born and raised in Hong Kong and a graduate of the University of Chicago, she began her career at Goldman Sachs before holding technical roles at high-growth startups in Silicon Valley, including Buffer and Bump Technologies. She is a certified Master Trainer for coding education by MIT and has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list and the BBC 100 Women list. She is the author of First Time Coders: A Definitive Guide to Coding for Children.

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