At 07:00 AM 2014-10-22, Thomas Milne wrote:

My son is all motivated to learn Java so that he can hack around in Minecraft, so I'm looking for ways for him to get started. I have no coding background either, so I am equally lost. Can anyone recommend something to get him to the next stage?

www.youtube.com and enter java in the search box I especially like Derek Banas (many videos), but beginners may find him too fast (he doesn't pause a lot, although I prefer his fast clip). Java Programming by Derek Banas 175,184 views Cheat Sheet is Here : http://goo.gl/OPMjte Slower Java Tutorial : http://goo.gl/UHdlyP My preference is to download the videos at the highest resolution available (usually 720p) to watch them on an HDTV via a media player. (ASUS O!play mini - $65 at Canada Computers, often $55 when on sale) The media player's remote control allows me to freeze the picture and zoom in over 8 times to see some things really up close. This is especially useful when the presenter is writing on a whiteboard or blackboard and the lettering is tiny. As well, once downloaded, the videos can be copied to a tablet and watched at any time, anywhere. I've gotten quite a collection of Javascript, HTML, web stuff, stock market, etc. etc. educational videos. There is a TON of them on youtube. I use: Firefox browser with the add-on DownloadHelper 4.9.24 Stan.