Not only did this video make the point that offering coding classes in schools would offer a brighter future for students, but it also made the coding profession seem cool. The description of this generation’s “popular” student may include being able to build their own website and create a strong Twitter following. What may have seemed nerdy 10 years ago is now becoming something that establishes popularity and desired job opportunities. In the video, you see the workplace and services that talented tech experts receive at companies such as, Facebook. Imagine being able to say you work at Facebook and create the content that millions of people use everyday. Clips from the video show employees sitting in modern work spaces and being accommodated with food and other services. If we want to create more opportunities for our students and expand their knowledge on advancing technology then our schools must offer coding and other tech based classes.
{Original post date March 12, 2013}
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