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Teaching Kids to Code with Sonic Pi

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This course aims to teach participants how to use Sonic Pi, an open-source platform that enables creating music through code. The learning outcomes include reshaping the perception of coding, democratizing coding, and breaking down barriers to engaging with both coding and music. Participants will learn about the challenges and benefits of using Sonic Pi for teaching programming, famous users of Sonic Pi, and the future developments of the platform. The course is intended for individuals interested in music, coding, education, and technology. The teaching method involves an interview format discussing various aspects of Sonic Pi and its impact on teaching kids to code.

Syllabus

Intro
Another social perspective on programming
What came first: music or code?
What is Sonic Pi?
Using Sonic PI for teaching programming
Challenges of using Sonic Pi to teach coding
Famous users of Sonic Pi
A simple tool designed by solving hard software problems
What’s next for Sonic Pi?
Outro

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