Microsoft introduce coding for kids
We’re at a disadvantage in our offices as we use Macs and have a PS3 for those rare recreation times, but Microsoft have released a visual coding language - “Kodu” - aimed at encouraging children to create their own games. The toolkit is entirely icon driven, no complicated C+ frameworks in sight. Sounds very interesting; obviously it’s PC and XBOX only, but if successful we’re sure that similar software for other platforms will become available. (Wikipedia gives a nice overview of the language/method for anyone that’s interested).