An article I recently published with THE Journal states:
We are now being told that younger students should be learning coding for their future, as with increased computerization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), simulation technology, holographic technology, and robotization, many jobs will require employees in various industries and work contexts to be able to code.
However, we should be clear that it is actually computer languages (programming), not only interface design and functionality, that is being referred to as user experience design.
This is not a philosophical idea exchange, this is reality for the future success of our students. Our (Anomaly Studios) solution to provide online access to coding instruction (real computer coding languages) moves students beyond “point and click” and provides an opportunity to innovate, create, and produce designs, solutions, systems, applications that will be relevant and effective, regardless of subject area.
This can be daunting for teachers who do not know these languages, which is why our solution does not require teachers to know the languages, but we work in tandem with the teachers to customize the coding instruction to meet academic standards and provide a truly integrated methodology for students.
Please review our options and let us work with you to move these ideas out of the world of philosophical discussion and into the real world your students are facing in their future. Let us help you help them learn integratively and develop the skills they will need for their future success.
TIP: Think creatively and provide access for your students to learn and understand integratively.
Coming up next, “I know we have to address problem solving, but it always seems so vague.” Stay tuned...