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Why Johnny can't code BASIC used to be on every computer a child touched -- but today there's no easy way for kids to get hooked on programming.
  • Try a Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator

    Not only do TIs feature a programming language very similar to Basic, but they also allow easy access to a simple graphics library so that a programming novice can get instant gratification. They're also portable, cheap, and can be used in the classroom.

    That's what I started on.

    -Jack

    Software Engineer

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