DISCUSS: "The social good of having every high school student in America learn Salesforce might outstrip other trendier agendas in tech,” via new @BrookingsInst @MarkMuro1 report on workforce digitilzation. @tressiemcphd @hadip @vincebertram @audreywatters @chrislehmann @rec54
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As basic apps get easier each year, the need to teach how to use them drops. A student who learns CS can learn how to use apps. Not vice versa. I couldn't disagree more with the report's conclusion that we should teach kids apps over CS.
btw, no offense or disrespect meant to @MarkMuro1 or Brookings. Lots of great data in the report. But highly faulty conclusion on how to adjust school curriculum.
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I appreciate that; would just stress we want MORE CS in the schools as per
@Code.org's amazing work, not less! We just suggest it be complemented with broader exposure to everyday software for the workplace for those who won't program -
Certification classes for using specific apps is only for folks on a particular CTE track. Also, saying “those who won’t program” is like saying those who don’t add or read. CS is for all. Industry cert is for few. Opposite of your recommendation.
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