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Introduces the basic principles of coding. Learn how to give instructions and turn instructions into code. Figure out how to debug code, solve problems and use algorithms. Includes basic coding, solving problems, turning instructions into code, logo and scratch.
About the Author
After learning to code as a child I decided to study further and completed a Computer Science Degree at University in the UK. Following this I decided to train as a primary/elementary school teacher. I taught in the UK and in Singapore. After spending many years developing educational software for fun, I co-founded 2Simple Software in 2000. After many years of developing software, growing the company and working with some fabulous people I sold my part of the business in 2011.Since then I've divided my working life in three ways. I teach, I write software and I write books.At the moment I teach Coding in a London primary school and run a 'hub' for other local schools on ways to Teach Coding in the Classroom. I'm currently working on a few software projects of my own, but also do some work with Discovery Education and the London Grid for Learning. I've written quite a few books on Coding for kids. My most recent publication is "25 Scratch 3 Games for Kids", but I'm working on a couple of new ones too.When I'm not working I like spending time with my wife and my two teenage kids, plus my friends and wider family. I also enjoy reading, cooking, playing the guitar and creating things. If you have any queries about the activities in my books, or are getting a bit stuck then please get in touch! I do regularly get invited to speak at educational conferences, or to make author visits to schools - please let me know if you are interested in discussing either of these.
