Like it or not, it’s time change what we expect students to learn in school. More and more reports come out everyday that explain how important it is for educators to focus on making sure that we are not developing skills that will be automated in the near future.
Recently, the Harvard Business Review (HBR) that reported on recent studies from Forrester and McKinsey that emphasized the fact that many jobs will become automated in the future. As much as 10% in the next year and close to half the jobs in the U.S. over the next decade.
The HBR mentioned that any job that is repetitive or routine could be facing a bleak outlook. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning that utilize large data sets means that something like getting a diagnosis from a doctor could change dramatically. However, preparing students for the future will not just mean teaching students to interact with technology alone. Employers will be looking for soft skills that can’t be imitated by machines. This means educators need to pay attention to giving students opportunities to practice skills like critical thinking, collaborating and commnicating, and solving complex problems.
This is why the Computer Science Immersion School at Sandlapper is about more that teaching coding. Our core principles align closely with the issues noted in this article, and we hope to become a program that will give our students the edge they will need to work in automated future.
Computer Science Immersion School @ Sandlapper Elementary School 