Move the Turtle: Learn to Code Reviews

Cool! :)

GreCallie

Looks very cute and quite addictive learning game!

As someone for whom learning various programming languages (Visual Basic, Java Script, PHP) has been a struggle, I found this app very helpful in the way it steps you through creating simple programming routines and concepts. The ability to drag & drop functions makes it very accessible for anyone to start experimenting with creating simple programs. I have used the tutorials and small library of examples to create a couple of fun routines. I could see a bright and persistent child gaining a lot from this app, but I wish it had just a little more depth of instructional help, particularly considering it's intended audience. Here's a wish list for future updates (if any): 1- A way to enter specific position coordinates manually via the keyboard, or assign a variable to it. 2- A way to play a saved routine or "Project" directly without having to open it in edit mode first. 3- A bit more depth of instructional help. Please quickly and simply explain what's going on in the procedures, perhaps with some quick, common examples and/or access to other helpful reference materials. 4- Perhaps a way to view and manipulate the actual code being generated.

Very nicely done "TouchLogo"

AshleyF

This is a clever UI atop good ol' turtle graphics! Very well done, simple, touch-friendly editor. Nice job burying, but allowing, advanced features.

Amazingly well done

iVisitor

This app is truly well designed. I ran into a few very minor bugs, but other than that, it is fantastic! and as if that was not enough, it works on iPhone and iPad! I just have one suggestion: It would be great if you could share your "projects" or at least export them and import them so you could move them from device to device. Other than that, this app is great! A must buy!

Did you kid test this? No WAY a 4-year-old can do this

MommyLovestoPlay

The lack of sound means that the player needs to be able to read at about a 2nd-grade level. Some of the controls are not intuitive, like how to reorder the tasks. This has the potential to be really good for 4-6 year olds, but you need to address the lack of sound-based instructions AND more intuitive UI.

Excellent teaching tool. One suggestion

emanele

The app should highlight the commands that are being executed while the turtle executes them. This would enable a better troubleshooting and a better understanding of which instruction of the program is being executed in real time.

Very Difficult!

ronulan

If you have a couple of average kiddos at or in pre K, this app is not for you. I had to take a few hours to go thru the tutorial and found it very challenging for me (42 YOA). I suppose it would be good for a high school or college kid trying to get their feet wet.

Instructions were vague.

Joss633

Not clear on the final goal. Confusing. Too difficult for a young child.

Pizmo

MyNickel

We got this for my 7 year old to begin to develop an understanding of computer programming. The program has several graphically controlled command modules instead of typing code. At the beginning you are lead through a series of tutorials. Graphics and learning modules seem well developed. The individual program command modules are not described in the learning modules and can be very cryptic leading to a frustrating experience. Info buttons on each command module cold lead to a help page to describe the functions of each.

Great app!

j..b..

This is a great implementation of the classic programming language LOGO for small kids. My 7 year old loves it! And I have fun playing with it as well. I very highly recommend this app!

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