Getting Into Computer Science Is Easier Than You Think

Getting Into Computer Science Is Easier Than You Think

What is Computer Science?

Computer Science is just another system. Grammar is a system of rules describing the use of the English alphabet. Arithmetic is a system of laws defining the use of numbers. Computer science is a system of principles outlining the use of a computer.

Without a doubt, the field can become increasingly daunting as you learn more, but it is far from arbitrary. Many people find it excruciating to even attempt to comprehend the intricate chess matches between world-renowned grandmasters, but they still know how to play the game. As long as you know how to use a knight, you can use an if statement. As long as you can follow rules, you can understand computer science.

Once the fundamentals are ingrained, writing code and developing programs finally become comprehensible and interesting. Just like having your king forced into a corner by the opponent’s rook and queen, feeling stuck while coding can create exciting problems to solve. Those analytical skills used while trying to escape perilous situations in games are the same ones used while constructing brilliant solutions to your coding roadblocks.

It is a game like any other; there is always more than one way to win. Unlike mathematics, it does not matter how you solve a problem as long as it is solved, disregarding the importance of efficiency. This opens the door to a myriad of possibilities. One hundred people could arrive at one hundred different solutions to the same problem. Contrary to popular belief, creativity is always welcome in this field.

The field is far more accessible than people may think because it requires the same few skills everyone has. Just like a morning routine, a to-do list, or a common recipe, computer science is just a system. Once you understand the basics, it gets a lot less complicated. Anyone can learn how to code.

“I’m not really tech-savvy.”

“I probably wouldn’t be able to understand any of it.”

“Oh, that stuff is too complicated for me.”

“I’m not smart enough for that.”

Ever since its peak in 2012, annual coal mining employment has plummeted more than 60%. For the past 10 years, many unemployed miners around the country have turned to computer programming.

Since the only formal educational requirement for miners is a high school diploma, most have little more than that. As a result, many of them were skeptical of their ability to enter the modern field because of their lack of qualifications. Despite that, an incredible amount of them have made the switch to coding.

Obviously, a master’s degree is required to earn any high-paying jobs in the industry, but the educational prerequisite to simply learn how to code is almost nothing. All across the U.S., trends in computer science education are showing significant growth. Over 60% of 5th to 12th grade students have expressed interest in learning about computer science.

If 5th graders and coal miners have the ability to learn about coding, it is not a matter of age or education level. It is entirely dependent upon a person’s initiative. The only limitation is one’s own negative attitude brought upon by a stigma of exclusivity associated with this field. Unfortunately, adults have fewer limitations than some populations in the U.S.

Computer Science education lacks adequate accessibility in K-12 schools. In the digital age, education from a young age about emerging technologies is absolutely vital to fuel the next generation of scientists, engineers, inventors, and innovators. Yet, many schools across the U.S. have no computer science classes. Due to the high cost of professional educators in the field, a staggering amount of schools cannot afford to provide these classes for their students.

Thankfully, AiTudier can help solve this problem. AiTudier is a growing technology company dedicated to creating and distributing a world-class computer science E-learning software aimed at K-12 students.

The sophisticated curriculum teaches students, provides them with practice problems, and even encourages student presentations to connect social skills with the historically introverted field. AiTudier’s state-of-the-art program focuses on creating a holistic educational experience for its students in order to lessen the burden schools must bear.

With this educational framework, schools do not need to hire teachers with programming experience; teachers would only need to supervise classrooms as students learn through the program. By the start of the next school year, the company plans to have its proprietary software in classrooms around the U.S.

To learn more, please visit AiTudier.com

Article written by Shreesha Yelameli, AiTudier copywriter