[Year 12 Its] Programming languages - IT 1&2 & Software 3&4

[Tony Forster]

"would not be a lot of documentation".. "resource materials "
Thanks Frank, can you indicate what sort of materials would be required for 
the effective use of a new language?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Merlino" <frankm at sjc.vic.edu.au>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 6:52 PM
Subject: RE: [Year 12 Its] Programming languages - IT 1&2 & Software 3&4


> Tony,
>>From the brief reading of the Gamemaker programming pdf file, it seems the 
>>langauge is java-like in many respects. I see no reason why it could not 
>>be considered other than the fact that there would not be a lot of 
>>documentation available for it compared with the other "mainstream" 
>>languages. Having said that, I am sure it is gathering quite a user-base, 
>>and this often leads to great resource materials being developed.
>
> Allowing a language such as this may well be what sparks more interest in 
> the new Software Development course. I suspect more and more school will 
> be using Gamemaker to motivate and stimulate students to learn 
> programming.
>
> Recently Paula indicated that information about the approved programming 
> languages would appear soon....
>
> Regards,
>
> Frank Merlino
> Technology (IT and Systems) Co-ordinator
> Web Site Manager
> St. Joseph's College
> 135 Aphrasia St, Newtown
> Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 3219
> Phone: 03 52 268100
>
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> From: is-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Tony Forster
> Sent: Tue 6/6/2006 6:20 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Year 12 Its] Programming languages - IT 1&2 & Software 3&4
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>
>> does anyone know whether there is planned to be any adjustment to the 
>> list
>> (and versions) of acceptable programming languages for the new
>> curriculii/a/ums
>
> Rob, I am advised that there is a review of acceptable programming 
> languages
> underway. There is some interest in getting Gamemaker on the list. (One
> teacher told me its his preferred way of teaching object oriented code).
> Anybody got any thoughts?
>
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