Incorporating computers and technology into other subjects in school is a great idea, but the subject of computer science also deserves special attention. Because computer science literacy is so integral to life now, students need to understand how to maximize what they get out of a computer. The only way to do that is to understand how the computer and technology work. Knowing how to make it work simply isn’t enough anymore.
It isn’t only about teaching students how to type lines of code. Instead, it’s about teaching students how to think in a certain way. In order to code effectively and successfully, a programmer needs the ability to take a large, complex problem and break it down into smaller pieces. They have to take vague concepts and put them into concrete, understandable steps. And it’s this skill that’s becoming essential and applicable to all parts of life.