In the Age of AI, Is Programming Still a Good Activity for Children?

a workshop led by Ken Kahn and Brian Silverman


When: October 17, 2026
10:00 AM to noon Eastern Time
Where: everywhere via Zoom
In a 1993 article, Seymour Papert addressed the question: “Is Programming a Good Activity for Children?” The alleged benefits of programming have been widely extolled: Improving problem solving skills, developing logical thinking, providing a means for creative project development, as a vehicle for exploring mathematics, language, art, and other domains, offering a window into the programmer’s mind, and getting a good job.

AI entered the world of programming when chatbots became able to generate executable code. But our role in creating apps with AI is changing.

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July 19-22, 2027  - New York City


Join us for this immersion in creative computing for K12 teachers, parents, and technology integrators. You will have the resources, support, and time to develop personally and professionally meaningful explorations, activities, and projects.
Work with technologies that support creative computing and robotics, including Scratch and Snap!, TurtleArt, OctoStudio, micro:bit, Finch and Hummingbird robotics kits, LEGO and more. Collaborate with colleagues and plan for how you will bring your Logo Summer Institute experience into your classroom to share with your students.

Themes, projects, and activities include:
- Bringing Stories to Life
- Creating Games
- Robotics and Physical Computing
- Turtle Geometry
- AI and Machine Learning
- Technologies for Little Kids
- Generative Art and Music
- Wearable Computing
  

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