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Pupils to learn programming



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Published Date: 14 April 2008
SCHOOLCHILDREN will be taught to design computer games in a bid to create the next generation of young programmers, it was announced yesterday.
Pupils will be taught to develop electronic entertainment in a move aimed at ensuring the success of Scotland's gaming industry, schools minister Maureen Watt revealed.

They will also be taught how to use software to create animations and films. The sector currently has more than 500 employees north of the Border and generates £20 million a year.

Ms Watt said: "Technologies have become part of life, whether in computer programming, engineering or craft and design – and we need to encourage children to be confident and competent using them."





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  • Last Updated: 13 April 2008 11:37 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Computer games
 
1

Fanling,

Hong Kong 14/04/2008 01:55:07
I (a Scotsman) taught computer programming to children in England 30-odd years ago, and there are a few success stories out there at the present time, I am proud to say. Hurry, schools minister, there's still time for Scotland to catch up.
2

Stu_R_20,

Edinburgh 14/04/2008 08:50:43
No doubt they will learn some defunct and outdated programme, Comal anyone?
Hopefully they teach them java script or C++.
3

Guga II,

Rockall 14/04/2008 11:36:27
#2 Stu. They are still teaching them Turbo Pascal as far as I know.

Anyway, I would have thought it was more important to teach them to read, write and count rather than teaching them how to program computer games.
4

Fanling,

Hong Kong 14/04/2008 13:56:11
Oops ... cack-handed at the keyboard. Not "30-odd years" but 20-odd years. Suffice to say I ddn't try to teach them how to type.

 

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