W2: After watching Mitch Resnick's Ted video / Lee ye han
https://www.ted.com/talks/mitch_resnick_let_s_teach_kids_to_code
Summary
Mitch Resnick, the developer of the software program Scratch, introduced his story and several examples, stressing the need for coding capabilities. Mitch Resnick uses scratches to deliver cards on Mother's Day, and afterwards, children use programs to create, share, and become familiar with technology. Getting used to it means that you can express yourself and express your thoughts. The same goes for new technologies.
Mitch Resnick said he was skeptical about calling young people the "digital generation" today, and was unsure whether they should be considered the digital generation. This is because they use most of the chat, text, and games, and they are using them comfortably, but they do not create new technologies. It is important to understand why you can apply coding to many different things and learn variables.
"It's time for you to learn how to code," he said, stressing the importance of writing code.
New/Interesting things I learned
What was interesting about this video was that I also learned the Scratch program in elementary school. I once used a program to move characters and came up with a story.
It was interesting that the simple program was a part of coding.
I also looked back on my digital use method after hearing that young people are skeptical to call it the "digital generation" because they know how to use new technology, but cannot create new technology.
These days, coding seems to be becoming a necessary curriculum to the extent that there is a saying that it is basic, so I should learn it.
Discussion point
It is becoming important not only to use the program, but also to create new technologies and use them to represent yourself.
It is a technology required for young people called the "digital generation," but many people are strongly aware of difficulties and are not interested in program design. What is the way to increase accessibility of coding to young people? If there is a way, why do you think it is efficient? I think it's a point we should think about.
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