My 8th grade Algebra class is in the midst of a unit on inequalities, which I’ve been trying to spice up with some lessons on basic programming.  Using traditional programming applications, or even programs like Scratch or Alice require downloads and take some time to get used to the environment. Since the programming lessons [...]

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Mostly by accident, I’ve come across two great apps that help teach programming. Both of these apps are free and fairly easy to use.
1. The first is called Alice. From Carnegie Melon, it provides an interface that helps users, young and old, learn object based programming. Users can create people and objects [...]

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