Apps Codecademy: Hour of Code app for the iPhone lets you learn basic programming anytime, anywhere December 9, 2013 - 8:00 pm ...

There was a time when anyone could try programming, thanks to the ubiquity of Basic. But Basic's a nonstarter these days, so what will entice a new generation?

Our first lesson is going to be very simple and consist of learning about basic variables and data types.

A new book from No Starch Press, Super Scratch Programming Adventure!: Learn to Program By Making Cool Games makes it even easier to teach your kids basic programming skills.