Computers are defining the jobs, markets, and business and greatly influencing the way we live and think. For our children to thrive, it’s important for them to not only be conversant with using computers but also be aware of how it works and how they can use it to solve problems and create things around them.
However, schools either teach to use applications or teach computer science from secondary grades pitching students directly against mostly used programming languages like Java, etc. This sudden exposure leads to rote learning of concepts and kids fail to explore the beauty of the subject. Some schools try to teach Logo in elementary grades as part of computer subject but spiraling of computational concepts and practices are lacking. The idea of integrating computer with self and surrounding, using it to build expression, solve problems is often missed out which undermines the potential of computers. (more…)