Grasshopper

Grasshopper is the new free mobile app (iOS/Android) that Google just released to introduce students how to code.  Grasshopper teaches users how to code in Javascript by playing through fun games and puzzles.

Here are more details...

* Visual puzzles develop your problem-solving skills and solidify coding concepts
* Use industry-standard JavaScript with just a few taps on your phone
* Real-time feedback guides you like a teacher
* Collect achievements as you learn new skills

I highly recommend checking out Grasshopper by clicking here!!!

For a more detailed review check out Richard Byrnes blog or click here for Engadget's review.

Game Maven

Game Maven is another site for learning how to program Java by Crunchzilla.  This is a fun site that saves a user's progress as they type java commands to learn how to program a simple game.

I recommend checking out Game Maven by clicking here!!

For my Pinterest board on Programming/Coding click here.

CodeSpells

CodeSpells is a very innovative app/game that I just found out about from the amazing educator, Kelly Tenkely.  This is a free downloadable game for Mac (Windows coming soon) that is being piloted in schools right now for teaching programming (Java).  The way this works is that players are immersed in a 3D first person player fantasy world.  In order to survive they must cast spells in order to fight and defend themselves from obstacles.  The spells that they cast are all done in Java and helps students learn through, trial and error and game play.

For more information on this innovative concept click here!!

Below is a brief demo...

Code Monster

Code Monster is a new site for students for learning how to program in Javascript.  This is ideal for middle school students on up and covers 58 lessons for learning how to program.

I recommend checking out Code Monster by clicking here!!

For a more detailed review check out Free Technology 4 Teachers.

For 15 Sites Learning to Program or Code click here.

Code Avengers

Code Avengers is a great site for learning Javascript.  The way this works is it is divided up into 40 lessons w/ 5 short tasks in each interactive lesson.  Also, a user can login to continue where they left off.

I recommend checking out Code Avengers by clicking here!!