Intro to Programming

Today we nearly had a full house for a very cool session on Programming. First we viewed a few Khan academy tutorials about the basics of code and how to command your computer as though it is an obedient dog. Then we got a chance to complete a few challenges.
Along the way, we learned about the parentheses ( ) the semi colon ; the parameters and the functions, and the purposes of each.
In just an hour, we went from drawing this, to drawing this! (Aleks' ice cream)

 

Here's the code for the ice cream:

Next week we will get a chance to extend our skills, and see what else can be done with programming language.