{"id":980674,"date":"2022-02-11T06:04:21","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T11:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=980674"},"modified":"2022-02-11T06:04:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T11:04:21","slug":"coding-for-kids-art-games-and-animations-with-our-new-beginners-python-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=980674","title":{"rendered":"Coding for kids: Art, games, and animations with our new beginners\u2019 Python path"},"content":{"rendered":"

Python is a programming language that\u2019s popular with learners and educators in clubs and schools. It also is widely used by professional programmers, particularly in the data science field. Many educators and young people like how similar the Python syntax is to the English language.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s why Python<\/a> is often the first text-based language that young people learn to program in. The familiar syntax can lower the barrier to taking the first steps away from a block-based programming environment, such as Scratch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In 2021, Python ranked in first place in an industry-standard popularity index<\/a> of a major software quality assessment company, confirming its favoured position in software engineering. Python is, for example, championed by Google and used in many of its applications.<\/p>\n

Coding for kids in Python<\/h2>\n

Python\u2019s popularity means there are many excellent resources for learning this language. These resources often focus on creating programs that produce text outputs. We wanted to do something different.<\/p>\n

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Our new \u2018Introduction to Python\u2019 project path<\/a> focuses on creating digital visuals using the Python p5<\/code> library. This library is like a set of tools that allows you to get creative by using Python code to draw shapes, edit images, and create frame-by-frame animations. That makes it the perfect choice for young learners: they can develop their knowledge and skills in Python programming while creating cool visuals that they\u2019ll be proud of.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What is in the \u2018Introduction to Python\u2019 path?<\/h2>\n

The \u2018Introduction to Python\u2019 project path<\/a> is designed according to our Digital Making Framework<\/a>, encouraging learners to become independent coders and digital makers by gently removing scaffolding as they progress along the projects in a path. Paths begin with three<\/strong> Explore projects, in which learners are guided through tasks that introduce them to new coding skills. Next, learners complete two<\/strong> Design projects. Here, they are encouraged to practise their skills and bring in their own interests to personalise their coding creations. Finally, learners complete one<\/strong> Invent project. This is where they put everything that they have learned together and create something unique that matters to them.<\/p>\n

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Emoji, archery, rockets, art, and movement are all part of this Python path.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The structure of our Digital Making Framework means that learners experience the structured development process of a coding project and learn how to turn their ideas into reality. The Framework also supports with finding errors in their code (debugging), showing them that errors are a part of computer programming and just temporary setbacks that you can overcome.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What coding skills and knowledge will young people learn?<\/h2>\n

The Explore<\/strong> projects are where the initial learning takes place. The key programming concepts covered in this path are:<\/p>\n