I saw this and my first thought for LiveCode was native Turtle Graphics talking to sprites.
JIm Hurley > > Message: 18 > Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:57:58 +0200 > From: Richmond <richmondmathew...@gmail.com> > To: How to use LiveCode <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> > Subject: Re: Substitute "LiveCode" for "Scratch" > Message-ID: <511101d6.90...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > >> We see LiveCode as the natural step up from Scratch. It is perfect for >> ages 13 to 18, just when kids start to outgrow Scratch. Which isn't to say >> that LC can't one day be dumbed down for the younger age group, but right >> now that is its sweet spot. > > I would say that Livecode is not "a natural step up from Scratch" because > Scratch doesn't really resemble a programming language at all. > > I have taught children of 8 and up to achieve quite a few things with > Livecode, > and with NO dumbing down at all. > > I do feel that by mentioning dumbing down in this context you are > under-estimating the capabilities of a lot of children younger than 13. > >> >> I don't suppose anyone wants to go add a comment to this video with a link >> to our campaign? >> >> Kind regards, >> >> Kevin >> >> Kevin Miller ~ ke...@runrev.com ~ http://www.runrev.com/ >> LiveCode: Unleash Your Killer App >> >> > _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
