Blog 6

What am I learning: Right now I am learning Object Oriented Languages. I am also learning how computers talk or send data to each other.

I think: I think I always have to be prepared for class when I am learning something new.

How do I view creativity: When I am programming or facing new challenges I need to think of all possibilities. I think this is a type of creativity. Not only do I need to solve problems but being able to solve problems in the most efficient way.

To what extent do I think programming is an essential skill of life:

Well as a programmer I feel is it very necessary to know how to program. Getting a BS in computer science, a person should know how to program leaving the program. Programming will be used in every aspect of their carrier.

Programming in High School: Everyone has their own taste and idea of who they want to be when they grow up. I would say programming should not be required because not everyone is meant to be a computer scientist. I would argue that high schools, at least where I came from, should offer more insight to programming. Coming to UNI and wanting to be a computer scientist was a difficult transition because I did not have the experience other students had. Ryan (Dupuy)

For all who would like to see what CS majors can take, follow this link.

http://www.cs.uni.edu/courses.php



Discoveries: Same with my interviewee, I see that many think programming is not yet a essential part of curriculum in schools. I would have thought, many of these interviews would have agreed or have said that programming should be a essential skill that should be learned.
I also see that some people may see coding and programming hard, confusing and boring but CS majors view it as a moment of creativity or an opportunity of creativity.

Looking at the picture above, CS has many routes to take and shows the complexity of how in depth CS and computers have come.