Computer programming is a subject that has brought excitement and challenges for the teachers as well as for the students.

The challenges associated with the Learning Computer Coding for the learners are the following:

• Gender issues
• Lack of confidence
• Struggle with problem-solving
• Struggle with the understanding of the terms
• Less practice
• Giving up easily
• Less engagement
• Lack of proper guidance

The opportunities associated with learning computer coding are:

• Programming helps children learn to problem-solve.  Understanding computers and learning the basic coding helps children to develop an appreciation of how things work.  It also teaches them how software engineers use Math in order to solve problem in a logical and creative way.
• It gives kids a challenge and help them develop resilience.  They learn that failure is not necessarily a bad thing.  It can be something positive because it serves as a learning opportunity.
• Coding teaches children how to think.
• Children expand their creativity.
• They have the opportunity to be confident and create things in a fun and exciting way.
• They will have the advantage of more employment opportunities in life.
• Their salaries can be at a high level in the future.
• They can have fun with Math.
• Children will learn many skills.  They will learn and have fun at the same time.

Code with Google helps to increase the understanding of how computing works.

Code with Google is a site that helps to ensure that every student has access to the collaborative, coding and technical skills that unlock opportunities in the classrrom and beyond, no matter what their future goals may be.

With Code with Google, educators can give their students confidence in Computer Science, advance their skills, and prepare them for the future.

There are step-by-step videos that allow all students to experience success.

Code with Google can help students to explore and succeed in computer science and in their lives.  They can learn computer science skills that will help them to thrive in this changing world. 

References

https://www.brakesoft.com/codingforkids/challenges-teaching-coding-kids/

https://why-coding-is-important-to-learn/

https://edu.google.com/code-with-google/?modal_active=none&story-card_activeEl=enhance-any-subject