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What is Computational Thinking?
Technically, computational thinking is a set of problem solving methods that involve expressing problems and their solutions in ways that a computer could execute. Should students learn computational thinking? And if they should, how do they go about it? Read the article here for more information.
Should Young Kids Learn Computer Science?
Here are just a few reasons!
- Computer science builds skills in a number of corollary areas including math, science, problem-solving, teamwork, project-based learning, creative arts, and more. As Steve Jobs famously stated, “Coding teaches you how to think.”
- Learning to computer program is just like learning a foreign language. The earlier you start, the easier it is.
- By the year 2020, there will be nearly 1 million unfilled tech jobs in the United States due to a shortage of qualified engineers.
- Computer-related occupations make up over 60% of projected new job positions in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
- Computer programming teaches skills that are instantly relevant in today’s job market.
- Computing powers nearly every industry from education to farming, from law to business, and from construction to medicine.
- Computer engineering jobs rank among the highest-paying for new graduates.
- Coding is the newest liberal art. (Liberal arts were traditionally designed to prepare individuals for civic life and to help students understand the world around them. It is only a matter of time before it is included in core curricula).
Do better on the SAT with Computer Science!
SAT makers pinpoint Computer Science as one of 2 important skills for future success!
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Lets ALL Understand How Computers Work
Understanding how computers work is probably the biggest benefit from learning to code, and the one that will apply to you no matter who you are or why you’re interested in learning code. After all, you use the Internet, mobile phones, computers and software in your daily life. Isn’t it a bit strange that you don’t fully understand how these technologies work?
You can potentially discover ways in which coding can help you in your everyday life or job. You may decide to write your own scripts, to perform routine tasks like sending emails, handling data, editing text or doing calculations.
Understanding how software and coding works is definitely valuable for anyone, in any walk of life.
Douglas Rushkoff explains the situation well in this video…
Check out these predictions for the future of computer science!
Browse this list of projections for programming’s future based on today’s most intriguing evolutions in tech according to InfoWorld! Interesting stuff for sure. Read the article here.