Coding, the success of STEM programs, and college success all go together, maybe not like white and rice, but pretty close, that is, according to Tech Crunch. Mark Elgart of Tech Crunch makes the case in a recent article titled “Coding Breeds Collegiality And Boosts STEM Program Success.”
Elgart writes, “As part of our ongoing Generation Beta video series focusing on critical issues in public education, we’ve focused on what exemplary STEM programs look like, whether in work or school settings. We’ve highlighted programs like CodeNow that are ensuring that less advantaged students have exposure to technology and the companies seeking skilled workers. Where these programs succeed in giving students lifetime career skills, though, has less to do with the nuances of coding and more to do with the skills students develop while working with their colleagues. When you look at how people in technology companies work, it’s rarely in isolation. In fact, employers are looking for college graduates who are leaders capable of working as part of a team and communicating effectively, according to respondents to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Job Outlook 2015 survey. When employers were asked which attributes they look for on a candidate’s resume, the biggest group of respondents (78 percent) chose both ‘leadership’ and ‘the ability to work in a team structure.’ These are followed by ‘written communication skills’ (73 percent), ‘problem-solving skills’ (71 percent), ‘strong work ethic’ (70 percent) and “analytical/ quantitative skills” (68 percent). Educators recognize the importance of developing a broad base of skills focused on communication, problem solving and teamwork. NewSchools Venture Fund Principal Shauntel Poulson points out in the video that schools have begun emphasizing project-based learning across a wide range of subjects that helps develop these skills.”
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