The ever-growing use of technology in society makes it clear that computer programming may be a valuable skill. But how do our brains learn to code? Cultural skills, like reading and math, typically ...

Dozens of local schools joined a nationwide campaign to teach students the fundamentals of computer programming as part of an "Hour of Code," designed to spark interest in the fast-growing field while ...

Learning programming introduces students to solving problems, designing applications, and making connections online. We are witnessing a remarkable comeback of computer programming in schools. In the ...

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In the first known study of older adults learning computer programming, a cognitive scientist advocates coding skills for all ages. Philip Guo caught the coding bug in high school, at a fairly typical ...