Linda Liukas
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Teaching the concept of an algorithm in an unplugged way.
Hello Ruby
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Helsinki, Finland
Hello Ruby teaches programming in fun, creative ways by providing tools for children, parents and educators. The concept originally began as a successful children’s book that has now been published in over 22 languages. Hello Ruby has the ability of making STEAM education more approachable, colourful and versatile.
To prepare kids for the future, it’s important to give them a robust understanding of what a computer is good at and what a human is good at.
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TEACHERS
Target Group
100 000
Children/Users
32
Countries
2014
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For-profit
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4 078
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May 17th, 2022
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What is Hello Ruby?
Step into a whimsical wonderland of computer science through 33 videos that blend arts and science. The self-paced videos are aimed for 5-9 year olds, followed by an activity the kids can complete at home. Topics include code, hardware, networks, AI and other interesting ideas.
Have you ever wondered what travels inside the wires of your computer? Or why computer parts look like a tiny city? Or what really is an algorithm? These one minute videos explore big ideas of computer science through play!
The 1 minute videos with Linda explaining the concept, followed by an activity (“Now you do it”). Shot in a quirky, colorful style of Wes Anderson meets Sesame Street, these videos can be used by teachers and parents alike to start a discussion and create an offline experience. The tasks have been tested by thousands of teachers.
The current global situation has proven that the education system needs an improvement towards remote teaching, an increased focus on technology, and a deeper commitment to making computer science approachable for children.
Linda's work empowering both children and young women in computer science all around the world, has given her unique, globally appealing perspective on how to celebrate the power of technology, imagination and storytelling.
The materials, guides and journal are available at helloruby.com/loveletters and helloruby.com/play
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To prepare children for a more digital future, it’s important to give them a fundamental understanding of computer science concepts. Innovative and scalable solution to learning in an unplugged way.
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May 2022
Finland 100
May 2019
1000 views
November 2018
HundrED 2019
October 2017
HundrED 2018
June 2017
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This is by far the most attractive packaging of coding/algorithmic learning that I have come across. Its origin in the children's book provides a strong narrative that allows the product to be carried across to many different contexts.
- HundrED Academy MemberHello Ruby provides a low tech solution for areas that have low connectivity, making it very scalable. Hello Ruby has expanded rapidly across the globe and excels at the crossroads of tech and creativity.
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