- Emphasizing the problem-solving nature of computer science can help students understand that programming, at its core, relies on learning computational thinking.
- By focusing on the cross-over skills one can gain in a computer science class, you'll encourage students who may not consider careers in computer science to take a computer science course.
- Telling students about computer scientists in their backyard can help disrupt the idea that only super-stars get CS jobs.
- Students often think that computer scientists only work at large technology companies.
- Students often don’t realize computer scientists work across a variety of fields.
- Tell students about the computer science jobs that exist even within their school and district (Database admin, webmaster, network admin, etc).
- That can make computer science seem close to home!
