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

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/new-approach-to-teaching-computer-science-could-broaden-the-subjects-appeal/
- Published: 2023-05-24T09:45:11-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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. […] Click here to view original web page at theconversation.com