Beginning programmers often get frustrated and discouraged, because they first have to master the detailed rules of the language just to get their first programs (usually nothing very exciting) to run at all. Alice is a FUN, engaging, easy-to-learn programming environment that makes it easy (and FUN) for beginners to create programs that manipulate all kinds of interesting characters and objects in a three-dimensional world of their own making. The "smart" drag-and-drop interface doesn't allow syntax errors, so students can proceed with confidence. It's part programming, part movie-directing, part game design, and all FUN! While Alice makes it easy to get started, though, the sky's the limit from there. It truly challenges and engages students at a wide range of levels, easily allowing them to work at their own pace while they ALL have FUN! Sounds like FUN? IT IS!