Hi Saber,
I’m sorry for not responding before now. I’m teaching a grade 10 Intro to programming course. I was planning to teach Javascript with Processing, and I was happy to discover that Khan Academy has that course. I’m going to use it as the basis for mine.
What I’d really like to do is emphasize the art. Once they have a basic grip on JS, I’d like to take it in that direction. There are some great-looking books about it, but they’re really expensive: I’m not sure if I can get the budget, although I’m almost ready to ask.
I would love it if you have any suggestions. I would love to draw students into this course by virtue of the art and the fun, and
hopefully have them stick around for the higher grades.
Regards,
mark
Mark Matchen, OCT
Woodbridge College, YRDSB