Code.org

Before taking this class, I was unaware of the applications of computer programming (coding). I generally, thought of coding as a mundane task reserved for computer geeks. Now, I understand that the possibilities are literally limitless.


The film mentions how technology is an ever expanding field and that the United States is not producing enough qualified graduates to fill jobs in computer science. Overall, the United States is not producing enough COLLEGE GRADUATES.


Even still, coding is not taught in most public schools for economic reasons. At my high school, computer science classes were offered as an elective but, schools in economically disadvantaged areas would not have the resources or even see the value in teaching computer programming.

On the other hand, schools that do have the ability to teach computer programming should educate students about the benefits of learning computer programming. From open source to social media, coding offers benefits for everyone.