Demand for CS Problem Solving Skills are on the rise!
While we may not know what jobs our students will have in the future, many of those companies don't even exist yet, we do know that the demand on skill sets will be different. Current trends point toward the need for more skills in Problem Solving rather than just base knowledge of computer science. Gone will be the jobs of just knowing how to code, employees will have to be able to think on their feet and solve bigger problems!
Starting CS Earlier - What's the hold up?
Computer Science is here to stay, just like Math and Science. It's time to incorporate CS or CT (computational thinking) into mainstream education and no this not just a High School course I'm talking about. K-12 needs a CS strand that builds upon itself, where High School students may even be diving into their own product development with their knowledge base!
What to do about it?
Start small and start Now! Look up Hour of Code, you just missed it in December, but don't let that stop you! Scour the resources and play around with students and teachers. Make a plan now for how you will make the biggest impact with your school next December!
