Suggested Age:

14-19

Prerequisite:

Computer Apps II and/or Web Design for Teens OR instructor approval

Purpose:

We will use Alice 2.0 to learn the basics of computer programming. Alice is an innovative 3D programming environment that makes it easy to create an animation for telling a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web. Alice is a teaching tool for introductory computing. It uses 3D graphics and a drag-and-drop interface to facilitate a more engaging, less frustrating first programming experience. Alice 2.2 is FREE to download to use in class & at home.

Curriculum / Materials:

Text: Learning to Program with Alice 2.0, 3rd Ed., by Dann, Cooper & Pausch 

At least a 1 GB flash drive (also called USB drive, USB key, jump drive) to store programs on