I just got out of high school. I would say that, when it comes to computers, the average kid is interested in video games and nothing more. However, of kids interested in computers, most will be into web design and that kind of thing. But start talking about C++ and you'll end up with about three students. So promote whatever you do with words like "web page" and "flash" and make lots of cool pictures, and then once you've got their interest start talking about actual programming. Oh, and don't be boring, even for one second, or you'll drive them off permanently back to their video games! Good luck!
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I just got out of high school. I would say that, when it comes to computers, the average kid is interested in video games and nothing more. However, of kids interested in computers, most will be into web design and that kind of thing. But start talking about C++ and you'll end up with about three students. So promote whatever you do with words like "web page" and "flash" and make lots of cool pictures, and then once you've got their interest start talking about actual programming. Oh, and don't be boring, even for one second, or you'll drive them off permanently back to their video games! Good luck!