Found this linked over from Sparkfun.



http://www.modk.it

Demonstration Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNqDoniUD9I

It's a very simplified drag and drop programming IDE for Arduino and compatible hardware. I personally like the look of it because it visualizes the code in a very simple way, which is something I generally struggle with when I write/modify any code over 100 lines or so (I end up doing pseudo code and doodlings on paper to keep track of everything).

I think this would be a brilliant way for schools to get kids into some form of micro programming without forcing them to learn Assembly 101. I see it as a possible way to inspire young students (or even older people) to think and produce creative work without the mind numbing, steep learning curves that generally comes with this area.
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Looks similar to the original lego mindstorms programing interface, and I could figure that out when I was 12. Definatley a great way to lower the starting age for this sort of thing! Diehards will disagree, but eh... Modern age, easier = more accessable = better.
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I've got no problem with stuff being easy, just don't whine when you try to do something interesting and you get limited by the framework.
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