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NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Re: NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Post by the_watcher »

bluedino wrote: post #40
tsumnia wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"...where the final was just making a PowerPoint, and half the class just played Oregon Trail during." I honestly think this is the biggest issue and the main motivator for teaching coding. The issue is our computer courses are designed to be 'How to Learn Microsoft Office on Microsoft Windows', any deviation from THAT curriculum already punishes the student. Then, its re-enforced by repitive 'this is how you bold' w…

>> Then, its re-enforced by repitive 'this is how you bold' work I remember 10th grade computer class. We got a printed piece of paper, you had to center, bold, and italicize things. Anyone who had used a computer to type a paper before completed it in about 5 minutes while the rest of the class struggled. >> Every computer teacher says they throw in some extra 'real' work, but why can't THAT be what they're learning…

Things like Codecademy should make things like HTML assignments easier. Have the kids complete a few Codecademy lessons, then give the assignment.

Re: NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Post by chongli »

untilHellbanned wrote: post #8

I don't understand why people in the Sports world tend to not like Chris Bosh. Not only does he have a great all-around game but he got passions beyond basketball and is a family man. Keep doing your damn thing Chris Bosh. I'm a fan.

People don't like him because he decided to form a superteam with his friends. This ran completely against the old tradition of a single star leading their team through thick and thin.

Re: NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Post by jr553 »

ChikkaChiChi wrote: post #6

This article was not written for you or I. This is an attempt by Chris Bosh to make the world of technology accessible to those who wouldn't normal consider it a career path. I feel that his attempt is successful.

No, this was an attempt by Chris Bosh to say, "quick, somebody fill all those unfilled tech positions so the world keeps ticking over nicely while I spend this huge fortune and live in blissful ignorance"

Re: NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Post by radioact1ve »

josefresco wrote: post #33
pclark wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Miami Heat though

Agreed. As a Celtics fan I have no trouble hating anyone who plays for the Heat.

As a Heat fan I can smile two times (three if you include '06) at this. ;)

Just messing though. All in good fun.

Re: NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Post by JackFr »

the_watcher wrote: post #18

"If someone in school would have explained to me that coding could reach millions directly or indirectly and make their lives better, it would’ve sparked my interest much sooner." - completely agree, programming was not introduced to me correctly until after college. Even if public schools don't have the resources to hire a teacher who is, by training, a programmer, there is no reason why students can't be exposed to…

Regarding the 'Visual Art' requirement -- in junior high and high school we hat 'Art' and 'Music' classes which were a monumental waste of time. They taught neither history or technical skills, and ended up being 'Appreciation' courses which left you with neither any skills, nor any really knowledge of the history.

I think it would have been much more useful to teach singing and drawing, both of which are teachable, useful and would lead to a fuller, richer life.

Re: NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Post by the_watcher »

JackFr wrote: post #45
the_watcher wrote: post #18

"If someone in school would have explained to me that coding could reach millions directly or indirectly and make their lives better, it would’ve sparked my interest much sooner." - completely agree, programming was not introduced to me correctly until after college. Even if public schools don't have the resources to hire a teacher who is, by training, a programmer, there is no reason why students can't be exposed to…

Regarding the 'Visual Art' requirement -- in junior high and high school we hat 'Art' and 'Music' classes which were a monumental waste of time. They taught neither history or technical skills, and ended up being 'Appreciation' courses which left you with neither any skills, nor any really knowledge of the history. I think it would have been much more useful to teach singing and drawing, both of which are teachable,…

I played saxophone in middle school, which wasn't a total waste, but I quit after two years to fit Spanish into my schedule (which I then didn't learn because the instruction was so bad). Drawing, cooking, shop, accounting, intro to programming, etc. would have all been more applicable to a productive life.

Re: NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Post by jamesbritt »

Bsharp wrote: post #29
synvisions wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I might agree with you if the article wasn't posted on Wired.

He should have made ESPN post it. Everyone would be so confused.

Since ESPN considers poker to be a sport there's the remote change they may someday have live competitive coding.

Re: NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Post by Bsharp »

jamesbritt wrote: post #47
Bsharp wrote: post #29

Earlier quoted context omitted.

He should have made ESPN post it. Everyone would be so confused.

Since ESPN considers poker to be a sport there's the remote change they may someday have live competitive coding.

To be featured on ESPN 8 - The Ocho.

Re: NBA Superstar Chris Bosh: Here’s Why You Should Learn to Code

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Post by tsumnia »

bluedino wrote: post #40
tsumnia wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"...where the final was just making a PowerPoint, and half the class just played Oregon Trail during." I honestly think this is the biggest issue and the main motivator for teaching coding. The issue is our computer courses are designed to be 'How to Learn Microsoft Office on Microsoft Windows', any deviation from THAT curriculum already punishes the student. Then, its re-enforced by repitive 'this is how you bold' w…

>> Then, its re-enforced by repitive 'this is how you bold' work I remember 10th grade computer class. We got a printed piece of paper, you had to center, bold, and italicize things. Anyone who had used a computer to type a paper before completed it in about 5 minutes while the rest of the class struggled. >> Every computer teacher says they throw in some extra 'real' work, but why can't THAT be what they're learning…

I'm not saying formatting a document isn't important, it is. But the degree I'm required to teach, or when I tutored is grad school, is a bit overboard.

We have an entire chapter on MS Office integration where they'll learn to export an Access query to an Excel spreadsheet so they can 'integrate' that with a Powerpoint presentation. Does it force them to study? Yes. Is it an activity they'll ever need? No.

My point falls more in line with the Intro to Computer courses are too platform dependent, so we have to teach the platform, not the activity.

Instead of teaching them how to use an Internet Explorer Web Slice, I'd rather have it focus on being able to adequately solve a problem through search engines. I can do it, but then I'm chastised for being the nail that sticks out.

At least on your last point, I actually think there should be a placement test administered to students to determine their computers skills, much like Math and Foreign Language. If you don't know how to turn a computer on, get placed in a pre-Intro course, so-so students can fall into the basics (not MS Office) and those that will sleep through and Ace the course can be CLEP'd out. The issue is, how would you create a placement test that tests ability to 'use a computer' vs. MS Office.

Anyone who's technically savvy (including non-IT people) know how to 'use a computer', which is exactly what I feel current Intro to Computer courses do not teach.

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