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What does it mean?
This book title indicates teaching object oriented ideas via Logo.
In plain terms
It is a book on using Logo for objects.
What can you take from it?
Programming concepts can be taught through graphics.

Where it applies

  • classroom teaching
  • self study

Putting it to work

  • teach objects via code
  • use visual programming

Questions to consider

  • Can visuals teach coding?
  • Do objects need code to be seen?

Another view

Visual programming may limit exposure to text based code.

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