The Fourth 'R'
summary
Argues for adding programming as a fourth R with concrete proposals: start logic and hands‑on activities in elementary, basic programs by middle school, electives in high school. Cites 10% of U.S. schools teach programming, points to tools like KidsRuby and Hackety Hack and jruby Minecraft mods and platforms such as code.org, and gives evidence—chess for success improves math and reading—plus notes Ruby’s readable syntax reduces compiler‑frustration that otherwise kills enthusiasm.
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chapters (24)
- 0:00Intro
- 1:51Reading Writing Arithmatic Programming
- 2:11Logic Problem Solving Hands-on Activity
- 2:50Write Basic Programs How Computers Work Algorithms, Data Structures
- 5:07First Introduction? High School!
- 6:44Stereotypes Form Early Moldable
- 7:33Fear of Engineering
- 8:03Raise Your Hand Computer Internet
- 9:40Correlations
- 12:04Drive Innovation
- 12:19Breaking Stereotypes
- 13:00Role Models Teacher Awareness Girls Groups Minority Groups?
- 14:07Chess for Success
- 14:43Problem Solving Low Income Schools Improves Math and Reading Engages Girls
- 16:27Thrive on Problems
- 17:12Syntax Matters Frustration kills enthusiasm Focus on algorithms & logic
- 19:27Programming is Fun Shouldn't be a secret
- 19:40Speak Out Support Reform Vote
- 20:34After School Summer Camps Inside the Classroom
- 21:21Teach the Teachers DRYing Things Out
- 21:44Build Tools
- 22:09DRY Multi-threaded Design
- 22:54Towers of Hanoi PB&J Sandwich Secret Messages Personal Facebook
- 23:37Kids Ruby Hackety Hack
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