The CS Primer Show

E17: 1000 Hours Away From Being Exceptional

Jan 18, 2024
Guest
Zach Latta
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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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Evolution of Computer Science Education in High Schools
02:08 • 23min
3
A Start in Silicon Valley with the Yo App
25:10 • 3min
4
Exploring the Spectrum of Coding Skills and Opportunities for Teenagers
27:41 • 21min
5
Proposed Changes in College Admissions and Impact of Pizza Sponsorship on Hack Club's Growth
48:24 • 4min
6
Exploring Origins and Collaborative Growth
52:33 • 2min
7
Community Impact and Growth of Hack Club
54:26 • 5min