How do you explain "programming" to high schoolers who have not had much exposure to computing?

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Lynette Liu

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October 20, 2017

Hello, I'm looking for input on good ways to describe "what is programming" to an audience of 14-18 year-olds who have not had much exposure to computers. If anyone has input in terms of verbiage, websites, videos, etc. which they've leveraged successfully with this audience, I'd very much appreciate it.

Thanks!
Lynette

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Alexa Kutler

Administrator

November 01, 2017

Hi Lynette!
I wonder if Unit 0 of the Creative Computing Guide might be helpful, or you may find some interesting projects / ways of talking about coding here: http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/resources/scratch-across-every-subject-recap!