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The State of Developer Education
The Evolving Landscape of Computer Science Education with Mike Zamansky
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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- There is a need for more diverse options in computer science education, such as two-year software engineering programs or CS minors, to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
- Project-based learning and hackathons play a crucial role in developing problem-solving skills and engaging students in coding, but implementation challenges exist, such as time constraints and varying levels of student experience.
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The Journey to Building the Stuyvesant High School Computer Science Program
Mike Zimanski shares his background and how he ended up teaching computer science and building the Stuyvesant High School Computer Science Program. It all started as kind of an accident, but through serendipitous events, he found his passion for teaching CS and started creating new electives and developing a strong CS curriculum. Along the way, he realized the importance of inspiring and preparing students for college and their future careers in technology.
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