The State of Developer Education The Evolving Landscape of Computer Science Education with Mike Zamansky
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Oct 12, 2023 Mike Szymanski, an influential voice in computer science education in NYC, discusses the disconnect between classroom teaching and industry requirements, the challenges faced by coding boot camps, the disparity in teaching methods between K-12 teachers and college professors, the importance of hackathons in CS education, and the excitement and concerns regarding the evolving landscape of CS education.
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Zamansky's Serendipitous Career Start
- Mike Zamansky’s career began serendipitously, teaching math then computer science in NYC public schools including Stuyvesant High School.
- He created innovative CS electives and built Hunter College's honors CS program to provide quality, affordable education linked to industry.
K-12 vs College CS Goals
- K-12 CS education aims to provide baseline knowledge and computational thinking, unlike college which often focuses on academic research preparation.
- Teachers must help students understand if CS truly fits their interests or if other tech-related paths suit them better.
Bootcamps vs Longer Programs
- Bootcamps often lack strong teaching and pre-screen students to succeed, making them unsuitable for many.
- Longer programs like community college software engineering tracks can better serve students needing practical skills for industry.