Can kids under 10 be possibly taught coding, without even mentioning the word syntax to them ??

  • schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de
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    1 month ago

    I don’t think you need to use the word “syntax” at all when teaching anyone basic coding. There are many ways to paraphrase the concept. It is kind of an odd question, why that specific word?

    • funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works
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      1 month ago

      Probably “structure” would make more sense to a kid. They learn how to diagram sentences, when to use commas and periods etc.

      • TheracAriane@thebrainbin.orgOP
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        1 month ago

        @funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works l wish to avoid letters and punctuation marks altogether in the initial stages.

        @schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de

    • TheracAriane@thebrainbin.orgOP
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      1 month ago

      @schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de what l had meant was avoiding syntax altogether, and learn it in some other process. Many have suggested logo.