How to Introduce 3 Year Old to the World of Computers

Discover how to introduce a 3-year-old to the world of computers and programming in this 51-minute Devoxx conference talk. Learn strategies for overcoming challenges such as language barriers and age-appropriate learning methods. Explore various tools and approaches, including Minecraft, Lego Mindstorm, Greenfoot, and Scratch, to foster creativity and problem-solving skills. Gain insights into teaching basic concepts like mathematics, computer science, and software development to young children. Follow the speaker's personal journey of introducing their child to technology, including the use of innovative tools like Cubetto for storytelling and coding. Get practical tips on patience, preparation, and adapting to a child's learning pace while nurturing their curiosity about computers and programming.

Introduction
About the talk
Motivation
Why
Statement
Reading and writing
Basic math
Computers
Internet
Software
Solving complex problems
Creativity
Challenges
Not a child anymore
Mathematics and Computer Science
Additional Challenge
Serbian Language
Patience
Fully functional laptop
Missing keys
Preparation
Minecraft
Lego Mindstorm
Greenfoot
Scratch
Life
Lego
Lego Train
What next
Search for solution
Kickstarter
Cubetto
Story Telling
Capetto
Tank
Cubito
Cubito Control Board
Magic Stones
How it works
Magic
Visual debugger
Storyboards
Position of the board
Our own game
Summary