Computer science is for everyone | Hadi Partovi | TEDxRainier

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[pluviophileforever]

He is only the person in the TEDx Talks who stood in a same place in the whole video.

[nilpatel]

Learning how to code helps your everyday logic tremendously. You'll learn how to think more efficiently.

[mostafa_isk]

I met him in real life, such an amazing guy

[zack]

The people who say "computer science isn't for everyone" is missing the point. It is not about whether you like the subject or not. In his whole talk, he is saying computer science is as *necessary* as math/biology/physics etc. We do not learn these subjects because it is fun in school. We learn them because it helps us to operate and appreciate the world better.

Just like how math helps us to understand the purchases we make, the loans we take and the value of the item we pay for, a basic understanding of computer science helps us understand how the internet works, how gadgets communicate, how these technologies can impact our lives. Do not wait for the next Cambridge Analytica saga and pretend to be interested in technology.

[jeanstewart]

What a brilliant speaker. I appreciate that he stood and didn't move. The effect was I listened instead of being distracted by him moving and gesturing. As a result of his presentation I intend to take his advice to learn more about computer science. Thank you Hadi Partovi for being a person who has changed the world with your passion and knowledge.

[amirjamili]

I'm also a computer science graduate from Iran and i'm completely agree with the transformation of this field which is happening to the world.

[MegSwecker]

Last year, I helped 4th and 5th grade students participate in Hour of Code. This year, our second graders got involved, as did a class of special needs middle school students. Our students are begging to do more and I am going to give them as many opportunities as I can!

[SuperLefty]

Did anyone else notice he stood on the exact same spot without even an inch of movement for the whole 10 minutes. I could never do that during a presentation XD

[ThuyNguyen-buge]

Would this become like the field of mathematics that so many students become afraid of and hate because of uncaring lazy teachers and lack of family support? Students who would have loved computer science become terribly afraid of it because their school system is not qualified to teach it.  If this movement to bring computer science to every student does not carefully consider the mediocre teachers who will teach it, then we will create yet another frustrating class that students have anxiety over as they do with mathematics.  Please be careful with this movement and only let qualified passionate educators introduce this important topic of computer science to students.  Better that students are introduced to it later when they are able to take responsibility for their own education than introduce a field that is not carefully taught, making students fearful, stressed, and disappointed with themselves for not "getting it".   What if students who would have loved computer science had such a poor introduction to it, so stressful because of a failing school system, what if they are being hurt instead by this demand of taking and passing a computer science class in high school? In high school, I believe that we should make computer science classes a pass/fail instead of attaching a grade to them because students will value the "A" more than the actual learning and trial-error process of creating programs.The creator for code.org came from a privileged family and is living the American dream, so he doesn't understand the full implications of what would happen if the teaching of computer science is not carefully introduced and delivered.

[PaulSmith-gibf]

What I love about computer programming in particular, is that unlike any other subject taught in schools, this one forces students to use the creative and logical parts of their brains for once. What every country needs for success is smart people that can come up with solutions, so I believe computer programming is something that should be taught from early on in order to train young minds. Of course it's not for everyone, I know people who won't understand it no matter how they explain it to them, but then again mindless memorizing is not for everyone either.

[TheShaleco]

I'm in a media program in University and after a mandatory web design course I have been getting more and more into front end development. It is the first thing that I have been really excited about learning.

[ultizar]

"Computer science is for everyone"

*Cries in data structures

[ronrivero]

Agriculture is the future since year 0

[MrNacknime]

If you want to motivate people for your subject, your goal should not be to show them how simple it is, but instead how deep it is!

[NirmalSingh-juqr]

Now that is what will make you in love with Computer science. Mind-blowing and so fascinating. 🤯😁

[AkashGupta-jynr]

I'll definitely teach my kids about computer science.

Thanks for the priceless knowledge 🙂

[lianawei]

This is so inspiring! I hope my hands get to works after watching this... I'm slow at typing... And I wanna learn computer science..

[RcDarman]

I totally agree! So many people who don't know, how a computer works. Not even the slightest.

[iamfirst]

That was a good Lecture, We are also working on the technology/computers, Thank you That was really informative As well as motivating.

[juanitau.sandoval]

The Hour of Code sounds incredible! I am not familiar with it but will be looking into it for my children and future students. I can see the necessity for students to learn computer science, especially for future job markets. Thank you for sharing your expertise.