Same, I haven't received one either since August 29th. I have received a Daily Build on 9/6 and 9/9 but no Daily Insider since August 29th.
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RFC on Introduction to Computer Programming SyllabusI find any discussion about teaching programming to the masses interesting because back in 1996-97 while working on my Master's thesis, I included a programming component in the Computer Skills and Applications class (course for non-computer science majors that introduced students to the Internet, word processors, spreadsheets, and database applications) that I was able to teach at my university. After graduation, I did teach computer science at the community college level for 3 years. Having said that, one thing about writing a syllabus is that one should include outcomes--what should a student be able to do upon completion of this course? You did say that you envision this course to be a one year course--if you're looking at it as a "survey" type course (i.e. learn about these topics but not actually implement anything), then I think a year is fine. If the outcome is for students to be able to develop a web site, desktop application, mobile app, etc., the time frame is far too aggressive for them to have a positive experience (teaching programming is tough--you're teaching people how to problem-solve and it's a building process and students need have time to digest it--and given the target group--grade school/high school--they're brains are just at that point where they're able to think more logically).