Programming Education

• This is a lightning talk given by someone who has been involved in Programming Education at Life is Tech during iOSDC2020.
  • Programming becomes fun when it stops being like magic (well, obviously).
  • So, what should we do?
    • Try doing it together, try doing it on your own
    • Explain it as many times as needed
    • Teach them to face errors and bugs
  • However, being able to write code doesn’t mean you can create an app.
    • It seems that many apps created by LiT were rejected due to lack of functionality.
    • So,
      • Make them aware of what makes an app an app
      • Teach them about the differences between web and app development
      • Have them read the HIG
      • Emphasize that programming is just a tool for problem-solving
      • Use a litmus test: Make them explain what the purpose of their app is.