Small Basic – big concept
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Microsoft’s Small Basic has reached version 0.9.
Microsoft say that many bugs have been fixed and the system now works faster than ever. To see the updates in this version you can visit the Small Basic archive here.
What’s it for? One thing is as a great entry level for young people into the world of coding and software creation.
Lynn Langit and Llewellyn Franco have put together a great web site for children and teachers – www.teachingkidsprogramming.org
You can find a great way, as a tutor, into the world of code here and for young people the site offers the tools to get to grips with programming too.
We have written about Small Basic a long time ago, but the latest version and the Langit/Franco concept makes it a great way to get started for young people to create their own programmes.
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