Well, that didn't take long! After spending a good portion of yesterday's meeting getting Subclipse integrated, we finally pulled the code down from the repository and were on our way toward making changes. We were able to get the code to pull all of our email with the label KANGAROOMAIL. Now, we just have a few more items to implement (based on the GUI drawings from one of our GOSG girls) and we'll be there.
This has been a relatively simple project in terms of implementation so far, but PHP does not seem to hold the interest of the young ones. Based on the reactions we're getting this go 'round, we may want to alternate between projects that require "code" and projects that can be done in a more graphical way, like
Scratch or
Flash.
Just found your site and this blog. I love the idea of your entire program, and I would totally use kangaroo mail for my kids. I'm a mom of four with little techie background, but I was able to teach myself some programming using library books and the internet. My philosophy is, if I can do it anyone can! I hope your program will help many kids get their feet in the door and discover there is a whole programming world awaiting them!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your nod! We'd love to have you and your kids be a part of the fun. If you're not in the Eugene area, you can always join us at 6:00pm Pacific by chat and video via: http://www.thinkersmith.org/gosgVid.php
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping that this catches on :)