The Teaching Of Computer Science

Computer Science is critical for developing programming knowledge, digital literacy, and improving students’ problem solving skills. Teaching kids how to program exposes them to a field that they otherwise wouldn’t have even considered. The problem with teaching programming in K-12 schools is the lack of faculty. In fact, maybe one in ten American high schools have a Computer Science teacher. The number is even lower for schools serving grades 1-6 (Guzdial 1). The states that already require Computer Science as a high school graduation requirement can complete the class by learning how to use CAD or Photoshop. This is due to teacher not being qualified enough to teach real Computer Science. Raising the standards of preexisting Computer Science classes would be problematic in that sense (Guzdial 1). There is also no set, clear curriculum to teach Computer Science in high school. Because of this, it would be hard to teach it to special needs students (Guzdial 1).

Imagine you are applying for a big job. It is the job you have always wanted, but then you find out that your favorite job requires a partial knowledge of coding. Why were you not taught that in school? There is a big debate going on whether or not coding should be taught in schools. According to the article, Teaching Children to Code: Overview, “Also known as “computer programming,” coding is the process of writing instructions for a computer using a specialized programming language” (Crelin). Kids need this skill, but are not getting exposure to it. Coding should be taught in schools because of the great benefits it has.

Education has traditionally been very slow to react and adjust to changing times. Teaching to the test has become the standard in many classrooms in the USA and Canada due to the ongoing push for government accountability and standardization. Students are much more in tune with technologies than most of their teachers. The teacher’s role is changing in scope the shift is more to the teacher as a facilitator of learning. Educators can fill this role by teaching the skills student need to become master user of technology and the internet. The educational system has to adapt to our clients.

I have been able to grow as a student in my skills for academic success in my computer science class by doing different types of webpages using HTML and CSS. HTML and CSS are a types of computer language in which I used different types of

The World Wide Web had revitalized education by making it easier, and more efficient to teach. Before the creation of the Internet, the most popular and widely used way of teaching was mainly with books and lectures, limiting the speed and efficiency of information to learn, while also limiting the number of units given in a school year. With the Internet, teachers were able to discover and teach topics easily, leading to quicker lessons and topics as they use the web browser and online sources to benefit the speed of the lessons as well as better the students in different ways to educate. In addition to teachers using the Internet, students also greatly used it to help with homework, to fully understand a topic, to help with projects, and to communicate with their teachers. In a study from Pew Internet & American Life Project over students and their interaction with the

“By 2009, 97% of classrooms had one or more computers, and 93% of classroom computers had Internet access. For every 5 students, there was one computer. Instructors stated that 40% of students used computers, often in their educational methods, in addition to interactive whiteboards and digital cameras”(Educational technology). The country is on the threshold of the most radical change in American education in over a century. It is clear that technology is increasing and is now woven through education as well.

My self initiative and eagerness for continuous improvement has lead me to complete online courses to further my skills & understanding of HTML where I have been able to apply these skills to my freelancing company.

One important reason that kids should study coding is that they will better understand how computers work. Computers such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops are part of everyday life. By possessing a basic comprehension of how computers operate, they will more completely comprehend the world in which they live.

An important project that is currently a significant part of my life is the creation of an educational website that promotes learning around in school and the community by making resources that promote a high level learning experience and intellectual achievement. In my high school, we have a vigorous curriculum and a highly competitive atmosphere. With such expectations, many students find it critical to find a learning source they can trust and achieve high with. Many students also have trouble learning the content of different rigorous courses such as Advanced Placement courses but lack the capability to learn individually and need a reliable outside source. To fulfill this need, I decided to lead a project and create a website called Revolutionary Education (RevEd) that would help students of my school and a lot of schools around the country be able to actively challenge the difficult courses and learning material in America’s high school curriculum.

This time, you are going to gather your writing artifacts from your previous courses work and combine them with Mr' Chan's layout that we have learned in the class.

I strongly believe coding should most definitely be added to the school curriculum. Imagine…. Creative children making robots from Lego bricks and programming them to dance to music. Across the nation, school students coding toy robots, designing electronic watering systems and creating educational websites and apps. This is the way schools should be in the future. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared coding to be as “fundamental as reading and writing’’ in an “agile, innovative and creative’’ Australia. In a recent poll commissioned by Google, two-thirds of parents said that coding should be required to be learned in schools. And those parents are right. Here’s why….

An introductory computer science class is where I met a man who changed my life in a negative way. The man who I met on that fateful day in class became my husband a few years later. He was not honest to me or my family. He married me just to obtain his resident status in the United States. After he obtained his green card after four years of marriage he married another woman without informing me while he was still legally married to me. I found the name of the woman on his cell phone and called the number. The other woman's father picked up the phone and I explained to her father that I was his wife. The father then said to me, "Is your name Hadiza"? I said "yes". He then said, "Oh, you are the one that he married for a green card". This

It is important for students to come out of grade school equipped with skills relevant to today’s society. Therefore, computer programming should be full integrated into school curriculum from kindergarten to grade 12. Today’s society is becoming more and more reliant on computer technology. It is a tool used everywhere and it is impotent to understand how it works in our daily lives. Therefore, computer programming is a necessary skill for everyone to have. Learning this skill is important as it builds critical thinking and algorithmic problem solving skills. These are important life skills as they allow people to better contribute to society. This means that anyone,

Education is one of the most important professions in the working world. Technology has done many things for us in today’s society especially for education and schools. Technology in the school system has impacted the students and teachers in many positive ways, including virtual field trips, testing tips, teacher resources, class web sites, and lesson plans. With computer use in our schools, we have access to many different sources and various types of learning.

Being proficient in using technology will be a prerequisite for almost any employment for younger students. It is the school’s job to prepare many of these kids for employment, and that is especially true for the lower socioeconomic areas where students with computers at home are rare. Eisenberg and Johnson describe this basic skills education as the “laundry list” approach to computer education. By ‘list” they mean isolated skills, such as word processing, or searching the Internet. “Students need to be able to use computers and other technology flexibly, creatively and purposefully. All learners should be able to recognize what they need to accomplish, determine whether a computer will help them to do so, and then be able to use the computer as part of the process of accomplishing their task.”1