Using NS Basic for Newton, a complete IDE that ran on the Newton. I wrapped the Newton in a baggie, then went to the bottom of the pool and tapped in "Hello World".
This might be a step up from what you want to do, but NSB/AppStudio might be a suggestion. The IDE is available in 19 languages (Dutch is complete, Danish partially). All the menus, prompts and error message are localized.
It creates apps which run on iOS and Android devices, which makes it more fun and relevant for kids starting out. They can take the apps with them and run them on their iPhone/iPad/iPod/etc.
It uses a programming language with a drag and drop design screen, instead of a cartoon (like Scratch) interface, so it's a more serious tool. Programming languages currently supported are JavaScript and BASIC. (There's some English there, learning keywords, but I don' t think that's so bad).
"New Orleans is a disaster waiting to happen. The city lies below sea level, in a bowl bordered by levees that fend off Lake Pontchartrain to the north and the Mississippi River to the south and west...
People are focusing on the $180/year for the rest of your life to keep your music alive.
That misses the real risk: that Napster doesn't stay in business. How long will they last? 1 year? 2 years? When they go dark, so do your tunes.
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Using NS Basic for Newton, a complete IDE that ran on the Newton. I wrapped the Newton in a baggie, then went to the bottom of the pool and tapped in "Hello World".
This might be a step up from what you want to do, but NSB/AppStudio might be a suggestion. The IDE is available in 19 languages (Dutch is complete, Danish partially). All the menus, prompts and error message are localized.
It creates apps which run on iOS and Android devices, which makes it more fun and relevant for kids starting out. They can take the apps with them and run them on their iPhone/iPad/iPod/etc.
It uses a programming language with a drag and drop design screen, instead of a cartoon (like Scratch) interface, so it's a more serious tool. Programming languages currently supported are JavaScript and BASIC. (There's some English there, learning keywords, but I don' t think that's so bad).
Runs on Mac or PC.
How can any not read this interview with Stroustrup? http://www.nsbasic.com/ce/info/interview.shtml
"New Orleans is a disaster waiting to happen. The city lies below sea level, in a bowl bordered by levees that fend off Lake Pontchartrain to the north and the Mississippi River to the south and west...
People are focusing on the $180/year for the rest of your life to keep your music alive. That misses the real risk: that Napster doesn't stay in business. How long will they last? 1 year? 2 years? When they go dark, so do your tunes.
Or NS Basic/Desktop... http://www.nsbasic.com/desktop
Need I say more?