New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal

Photo caption: Language arts students can program chatbots for literary characters. Photo credit: shironosov / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Article by Lauren Margulieux. The Conversation –  May 23, 2023.

Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to the next generation. However, a new approach to computer science education – called integrated computing – addresses the main barriers that schools face when adding computer science education. These barriers include a lack of qualified computer science teachers, a lack of funds and a focus on courses tied to standardized tests. […]

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