I feel strongly that mixed environments, such as provided by code dot org, that allow you to see the same code as both syntax and blocks can be helpful for developing competency. Scholars naturally move to syntax based programming for efficiency gains when they are ready with the support of being able to return to blocks for clarity.
@scerruti@edutooters@donwatkins Stephen. I agree with you. First. It sucks that your students don't get exposed to computers until your grade/class. Second. Exposure to syntax coding in high school is what you are doing. That does not mean "don't 'regress' to block coding." I'm not saying that. I'm only partly a fan of Code dot org. It is great for exposure and getting children started but sometimes it is too prescribed and does not promote students "playing with the code."
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