Merrick J. Stemen :: Why Program?

How Programming Can Help Your Child

My years of experience have taught me that students often have a mentality that computer programming is a hard subject that is very difficult to master; however, I have found that with a little guidance, students can quickly learn to recognize what is important to look for in learning a new programming language.

Once a student knows what to look for and how programming languages work, they can approach every new language with confidence, and they can quickly put the new language to work for them to accomplish their desired goals.

Some Benefits of Learning to Program

Early experience with programming languages will better prepare those who may consider going into a computer-related field in the future.

Students who enjoy programming, like those who enjoy reading, will usually get a much better value out of computer-related coursework later in life.

Computer programming can heighten a child's interest in other technical subjects such as mathematics and science or engineering.

Learning HTML can give a child a skill that can quickly be put to use in such things as:

Personal web sites to showcase the child's work
Family web sites to share information with friends and family members
Students could possibly help out with a church or family business website

I have had opportunity to teach computer courses to students with a wide variety of interests--from artists to engineers--and all of them can benefit in some way from becoming more familiar with computer technology.

Drill and Practice

Another big benefit of knowing how to write computer programs is that your child can begin to write his own drill and quiz programs in the other subjects he studies. This will benefit not only your child, but any siblings he might have as well.

Computer programs that present multiple choice tests and exercises are easy to write, and can apply to a large variety of subject areas.

Subjects That Could Benefit From Computer Quizzes and Drills

Mathematics -- Basic Math, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus

English -- Capitalization, Punctuation, Grammar, Literature

History -- Names, Places, Dates, Order of Events

Science -- Basic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy

Health -- Hygiene, Manners, Safety, First Aid, Nutrition

Bible -- Memorization, Doctrine, Evangelism, Facts

Engineering -- Mechanics, Electronics

And of course: Computer Programming

And many more!

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Computer Programming Classes

How Programming Can Help Your Child

Some Benefits of Learning to Program

Drill and Practice

Subjects That Could Benefit From Computer Quizzes and Drills