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 Programming › An Open Letter To Parents On The Future Of Their Children, on Tech and Coding by GideonG(op): 6:49am On Nov 12, 2015 |
AN OPEN LETTER TO PARENTS IN GOMBE STATE ON THE FUTURE OF THEIR CHILDREN, TECHNOLOGY AND CODING It’s time to quit sleeping, wake up from slumber, and come to terms with reality! The absolute reality of what’s on ground before it’s too late. It’s a fast changing world, changing way faster than our imaginations. We either embrace it in its entirety, or be compelled to pale into oblivion. Every day, we hear about technological innovation giving rise to new jobs, media, and products; these advances are occurring at a dizzying and superlinear rate. No doubt that there are objects we consider cutting-edge technology today that we'll laugh about or have to explain in twenty years, but there's one thing that all of the r/evolutions in technology have in common: They are possible because someone wrote the code. Every era demands, and rewards different skills. In different times and different places, we have taught our children to grow a farm, build a house, forge a sword, and bake bread among other things. Now we are teaching them to code. We are living in a digital age where mobile phones and tablets are a natural part of kids' lives. In addition to reading, writing and arithmetic, today's kids need to learn how to create digital programs, not just consume them. These kids are going to be surrounded by computers—in their pockets, in their offices, in their homes—for the rest of their lives. The younger they learn how computers think, how to coax the machine into producing what they want—the earlier they learn that they have the power to do that—the better. Coding (computer programming) is the art of creating anything from computer games and phone apps to computational models that help us improve our lives. It is especially clear that the ability to code is taking on an unprecedented level of importance. As our kids grow up, this ability to code will become as fundamental as reading and writing to their success, regardless of what occupation they ultimately choose. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TEACH YOUR KIDS COMPUTER CODING 1. Programming is a basic literacy in the digital age. Kids are growing up in a very different world than that of their parents. Smartphones, computers, Youtube, Facebook are embedded in their daily lives. It is one thing to know how to use these technologies. It’s another, however, to understand the logic behind them. When learning to program, kids understand and tinker with the digital world they inhabit. Coding draws back the seeming “magic” of technology so they can truly understand the logic and science that controls these technologies. Our reliance on technology will only increase. The students of today must be able to not only passively consume this technology, but also to understand and control it, becoming an active part of this huge digital shift. 2. Programming can change the world. For the last several centuries, people relied on the written word to spread ideas. The ability to write was the ability to create change. Today, writing is not enough. To change behavior, it is crucial to leverage the digital medium. We are seeing all around us that programming is changing the world. 3. “You have an idea for the next big innovation? Great. Can you bring it to life?” Everyone has ideas. Only a select few can make them happen. The ability to code separates those who merely have an idea from those who can make their ideas a reality. If you want your child to be a thinker and innovator who can bring ideas to life, encourage him or her to learn how to program. 4. Coding teaches critical thinking and problem-solving skills. When kids learn to code, they learn to overcome difficult tasks, think clearer and build self-confidence. Kids learn not just about computer science but they also learn strategies for solving problems, designing projects and communicating ideas. Skills that are useful to everyone. SOFTWARE IS THE LANGUAGE OF OUR WORLD Software is becoming a critical layer of all our lives. It is the language of our world. In the future, not knowing the language of computers will be as challenging as being illiterate or innumerate are today. Will every job in the future involve programming? No. But it is still crucial that every child learns to code. This is not primarily about equipping the next generation to work as software engineers; it is about promoting computational thinking. Computational thinking is how software engineers solve problems. It combines mathematics, logic and algorithms, and teaches you a new way to think about the world. Computational thinking teaches you how to tackle large problems by breaking them down into a sequence of smaller, more manageable problems. It allows you to tackle complex problems in efficient ways that operate at huge scale. Computational thinking is a skill that everyone should learn. Even if you never become a professional software engineer, you will benefit from knowing how to think this way. It will help you understand and master technology of all sorts and solve problems in almost any discipline. With Gombe state being an ever advancing state since creation, its young generation who are susceptible to be highly productive and resourceful, are instead drifting aimlessly to an unproductive lives of wastage and over dependence. In the advanced world, children from as young as 8 years, 10 years and above are building things using technology which has helped in no small measure in improving the economy, unemployment and serving humanity in general. Gombe state has to be different; we have to engage our teenagers, youths and whoever cares to advance in this booming field which will surely be to the betterment of all involved and the general upliftment of our communities. For this simple reason I have decided to groom, tutor and mentor as many as possible that might grow to effect some necessary impact in the future. I have been working assiduously with technology for the past 10 years and have garnered more than enough knowledge and experiences to be able to impact unto the teeming populace that needs it. We have made all necessary plans to commence with a coding workshop that will hold in Gombe and Billiri. The technology bootcamp is aimed at gathering individuals from across the entire state who will be learning how to write codes, acquire computer programming skills, website design and development, blogging, web application development and Android mobile app development. The programme doesn’t entirely stop after the workshop, but will continue with an online membership mentoring programme that will guide the participants in every stage for a period of two years. We will start from the bases, of which participants needs no prior experience but will be able to acquire necessary knowledge to aid them to develop their own web and mobile apps. Registration is currently ongoing on www.gideongeorge.com . Implore your children to utilize this golden opportunity. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. -Chinese proverb. Yours sincerely Gideon George www.gideongeorge.com 2 Likes |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 6:26am On Nov 12, 2015 |
Good morning my people! |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 3:15am On Nov 12, 2015 |
haywhy911:Hmmm I also wonder how he feels when Scope and Fareedah are talking about sex on facebook, in a group that is approaching 13,000 membership status |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 11:34pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
fateemah06:congrats to him and congrats to you too in advance |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 11:32pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
damilareoye:No comment |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 11:31pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
lotusflower:I'm good n u? |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 11:26pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
Feranmi4christ:(1) I will shout Hallelujah, praise God and come straight to NL and spread the good news (2) I have no business with this. |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 11:19pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
greatscholar:Great Unilorites Aspirants 2015/2016 https://web./497382200405603/ |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 11:12pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
Heywhysalam:Just go to the group and view comments, mind you I said people's comments..not the posts |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 11:08pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
abayskia:Haba I know it's not coming from the exam officer, if it was so, it would have been on the official website. If you read between the lines, I said it's not the posts but people that commented under the posts have some points |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 11:05pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
haywhy911:Hmmmm I suspect Ambali is even here sef, as in he is reading this very post. That's social media for you. |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 11:00pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
Tobihence:You are not serious |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 8:55pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
CULLED FROM FACEBOOK. IT'S NOT ABOUT THE POSTS THO, IT'S THE COMMENTS IN THE POSTS....The Sincerity is glaring I believe by dis time 2moro, we will all be rejoicing because 4 sure our list would be out 2moro........no AJE, no OSHO, nothing can stop it and I pray that by then wich is 2moro we shall all be rejoicing IJN......... Notice! Notice!! Notice!!! |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 8:50pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
DharmyYinks:I perceived it from the group on facebook and I can't help but to believe. One news can't be coming from diff people and they are confident abt it |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 8:48pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
lotusflower:Good evening ma'am, I hail thee |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 8:40pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
Guyz let's cheer up the list is coming out tomorrow! |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 6:25pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
tens4real:Who wan try am? dem born dat pesin well? Omo thanks for the encouragement jawe... you too basky Most of my ftc either end with the number 9 or has 9 in it. I don talk too much today... Let me go and face my programming life. Thread wisely One love! I love you all!!! This thread is the best thread on Nairaland Education section. Even Seun knows that. |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 6:23pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
IDGAF:OMO THIS IS TOPNOTCH, NO DOUBT. GREG I SWEAR YOU ARE MOUTHED! Karma is so damn natural... If you do bad oyo if you do good oyo but you will reap what you sow. I concur! 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 6:20pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SOMETHING FOR NOTHING, THERE IS A PRICE FOR EVERYTHING! CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLES ARE PRICES IN THE FORM OF ADVERSITY, THE BIGGER YOUR AMBITION THE BIGGER THE PRICE TO BE PAID. GOOD THING IS THAT THE REWARD IS WORTH FAR GREATER THAN THE PRICE...... WE HAVE BEEN PAYING THIS PRICE FOR TEN YEARS.... WHEN I HAMMA, ANYBODY WEY TALK SEY I BE LUCKY PESIN EHNNN THE THUNDER WEY GO FIRE AM THE JOG ONE KIND MARATHON JOGGING AFTER 48 HOURS OF PRESS UP |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 6:13pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
JaRidwan:My brother they way you talk am com be like sey you know them oo REAL HARAM MONEY but ALLAH YA FI UBANSU WALAHI. Nagode |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 6:10pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
tens4real:MAKE KARMA FIRE DEM! I DON MOVE ON. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN AN ADULT CRY? I HAVE NEVER EITHER BUT I WAS DID A LITTLE YESTERDAY. NO SINGLE PERSON IN THIS LIFE CAN CHANGE HIS PAST, BUT WE CAN START TODAY AND CHANGE THE FUTURE, THEY CAN NEVER KILL OUR SWAGG, OUR SWAGG IS TOO TIGHT. KARMA PLEASE DO THE NEEDFUL, I DON MOVE ON |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 6:05pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
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| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:58pm On Nov 11, 2015*. Modified: 10:40am On Nov 12, 2015 |
adelolaa:I NO DEY DO WEED OO, I NO DEY ANY VILLAGE... I DEY HUSTLE FOR ABUJA |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:57pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
IDGAF:Lolestical lolest of the highest order! Bro carry all dem girls oo, I no need any gurl from my department oo And all those fine girls wey go dey form sey make pesin teach them maths abi programming.... Me I no dey there oo Omo temptation go dey for that school oo, Omo I no fit shouuuuuuuuuuuT! |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:53pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
EVERY DISAPPOINTMENT IS A BLESSING IN DISGUISE 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:52pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
WHAT DOESN'T KILL ME ONLY MAKES ME STRONGER! 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:51pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
THEY CAN'T KILL OUR SWAGG, OUR SWAGG IS TOO TIGHT! 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:50pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
IF I TALK SEY THE WAIT NO DEY AFFECT ME NA BIG LIE I DEY LIE! BUT NOTHING MAN PIKIN FIT DO THAN TO BE HOPEFUL AND OPTIMISTIC NA D ONLY OPTION BE DAT 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:47pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
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| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:39pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
IDGAF:Mos def! Guy my own case is so shameful that I can't tell anybody It was my Mum I called. My bank account was wiped out... I admit some mistakes on my part tho but to be honest It wasn't my fault. I rather keep it to myself than to let anyone blame me because to err is human and I am human. Good thing about it is that it will never happen again. Had it been I was admitted, I would have used that money to pay for almost everything, but still on still No mata what they do, we still gon make da fvcking money. No obstacle or challenges can deter us. Baba God pass them i swear, all of them. |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:26pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
DharmyYinks: |
| Education › Re: Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants by GideonG(m): 5:22pm On Nov 11, 2015 |
IDGAF:I'm so sorry about that, hardluck. That's so terrible! I can only imagine that... I had similar experience yesterday that I had to shed a tear at my age, it was so painful... I lost some amount that I kept for some payments, in fact I will never forget yesterday in my life, it was one of the worse. but God pass devil. They can't kill our swagg. 2 Likes |
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