27 May
2016
27 May
'16
5:55 p.m.
I learned a
language called "Logo" first. It was taught by volunteer
instructors at a local community center. I was 7, and the minimum age
was supposed to be 10, but they let me in anyway. I enjoyed it. It came
with a few media functions that made programming more fun since it was
pretty easy to make music or games. Plus it was a little less
sphghettish than BASIC. There are tons of Logo interpreters and books
for kids. I get the feeling it's geared exactly toward teaching
children. Everyone loved the turtle.
I believe you are right and I think Logo used to be taught in schools.
Unfortunately, I never learned Logo myself. I do have a copy of the IBM Logo
around here somewhere. I think thought Logo might be a bit too simple.