The CS Primer Show
E17: 1000 Hours Away From Being Exceptional
Jan 18, 2024
Zach Latta, founder of Hack Club, discusses the importance of coding in school, the value of friendship in learning, and creating awesome projects with awesome people. They explore the evolution of high school CS education, the spectrum of coding skills in teenagers, and the impact of pizza sponsorship on Hack Club's growth.
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- Advocates project-based CS education in schools, promotes hands-on coding experience over grades.
- Emphasizes importance of hands-on coding to empower students, shift towards creator mindset.
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Mandatory Computer Science Education in Schools
Advocates for mandatory computer science education in schools, emphasizing project-based learning over grades. Suggests a one to two-year project-based computer science program to equip students with real skills amid criticism of the American education system for not providing practical skills.
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