The Alice Project - Teaching Computer Science with Java

Explore the Alice Project, an innovative computer science platform built on Java that teaches kids programming through animation and game creation, in this insightful interview with Eric Brown, the project's director at Carnegie Mellon University. Discover how Alice empowers young learners to build confidence in coding skills, fosters community engagement, and makes programming accessible to children. Gain valuable insights into the project's impact on computer science education and its use of Java as a foundational technology. Learn about the importance of introducing programming concepts early and the role of creative tools in sparking interest in technology among youth.

Intro
What is Alice
Why kids
Confidence
Community engagement