Raising a Coder in an Educational Maelstrom - Advice & Lessons Learned

Explore strategies for introducing children to coding and technology education in this insightful conference talk. Discover the journey of a parent who successfully guided his son to publish an app at age thirteen. Learn about various pathways for parents and schools to empower the next generation in the evolving landscape of technology education. Gain valuable insights on teaching kids to code, including the importance of early exposure, effective tools and resources, and practical approaches to reinforce learning. Understand the benefits of self-paced coding education, participation in programs like First LEGO League, and utilizing online resources, conferences, and camps. Get equipped with organization tools and takeaways to support children's technological growth in an increasingly digital world.

Intro
HI, I'M SETH
WHAT I'M GOING TO TALK ABOUT
WHY SHOULD WE TEACH KIDS HOW TO CODE?
BEFORE YOU START
MEET AIDAN
HOW IT BEGAN
MINECRAFT
REINFORCING TRAINING
TECH TOOLS
SELF-PACED CODING EDUCATION
ETERNAL STORY
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE
TAKEAWAYS
ONLINE RESOURCES
CONFERENCES AND CAMPS
ORGANIZATION TOOLS