Question for computer science majors/ multimedia enthusiasts

geomom
Fri, 18 May 2007 15:53:59 +0000

Think back to when you were 10 years old. If you could go back and teach yourself the most fun and interesting things about computers, what would you teach the young you?

Would it be programming? robotics? math to train the mind? art so you could use computers to make really great graphics?

What would be the most fun activities to do in a computer club with other 10 year olds?

Be fun and creative in your answers!

*** The reason I’m asking – my 10 year old son loves programming (C++), flash animation, is working on a webpage. He’s done a programming camp (Cybercamp), a game programming camp (IDTech), and this summer is doing flash animation camps with both the above outfits, as well as a video production camp. Mostly he learns about computer stuff from books and his older brother. He wants to start a computer club at school and I don’t trust an elementary school teacher to lead them in the right direction, so I’m asking for your help! ***