Microsoft releases free computer science curriculum for new developers

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Published onSeptember 3, 2015

published onSeptember 3, 2015

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It may be surprising to some, but many people are only interested in computers as a consumption device rather than a tool; for example preferring to watch YouTube rather than write a novel in Word. However, when it comes to the coding of computers to create games and apps, there is even less interest and that’s something Microsoft aims to change with theirnew computer science course.The course makes coding less intimidating by using a simple programming language to develop real games and apps giving each student a sense of a achievement at the end. The coding is done usingMicrosoft Touch Developwhich is a simple visual way of programming with a touch interface and it works with any browser on any Operating System.In the past, we’ve told you about howTouch Develop can be used to develop Windows Store appsso it’s more than a capable language. Once a student has mastered it, then they can go on to consider more powerful languages. Tom Ball who worked on Touch Develop is happy to see the language used in this new course saying:

It’s not so much about learning Touch Develop, Touch Develop is the vehicle to learning about computer science concepts.

Microsoft’s new course is aimed at people with little to no experience in coding (including educators) and even people who would never consider doing it. The course can be taught using any modern web browser so it will even work on phones and tablets. It’s also a provides everything a teacher would need including lesson plans, presentations, student assignments and quizzes. The course is flexible and can accommodate the free time available in the semester.This is a smart move by Microsoft and it would be even smarter for schools to take up the curriculum. Computers aren’t going to go away any time soon and will most likely become more prevalent so the more coders we have out in the world, the better.You can check out the course here.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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