Computer science is for everyone | Hadi Partovi | TEDxRainier
Computer science is for everyone | Hadi Partovi | TEDxRainier
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This persuasive talk shows how essential and easy it is to gain a basic understanding of computer science learning principles. Our world increasingly driven by technology and software, so we all need to know the creative, problem-solving power of computer science. This is especially important to students who will lead the way in our shared future. Learn how you can take the next step at http://code.org .
Hadi Partovi learned computer science so he could have games to play on the computer his father gave him (a Commodore 64) when he was 10 years old in Iran. Since then he has worked as computer programmer and also as an entrepreneur, investor, and as co-founder of Code.org, a nonprofit dedicated to growing computer science education in the US and worldwide. Hadi has been Microsoft’s Group Program Manager for Internet Explorer, was General Manager of MSN.com where he helped deliver 30% annual growth and MSN’s only year of profit. He was on the founding teams of Tellme and iLike. As an angel investor and startup advisor, Hadi’s portfolio includes Facebook, Zappos, Dropbox, airbnb, OPOWER, Flixster, Bluekai, TASER, and many others.
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Happy to be a computer science student
CS should be teached alongside everything as it has a link with every possible subject you could ever study.
To get a different perspective, check out PolyMatter’s video "Not Everyone Should Code"
I took up computer science for 4years in junior high school. I regret not listening attentively hmmmm now I only know the topics but not how to do it!!!! How can I start again?
What a great talk from Xavier.
Looks like a lot of CNN staff will be learning to code.
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Watching this in my Computer Science class
Coding is for everyone but not computer science
What happen to teaching adults about Computer Science?
Yeah but I can’t take Computer Science until my senior year of high school, all these 4th graders bout flex on me and take my job
Listen to George Carlin if you want to know what the American dream is about, this guy is an Iraqi who’s sold his soul to the same entity who almost bombed him and his family.
Just like medicine is for everyone
Hands down best video I have watched about Computer Science
Can somebody recommend a good book to start.Thank you
What a brilliant speaker. I appreciate that he stood and didn’t move. The effect was I listened instead of being distracted by him moving and gesturing. As a result of his presentation I intend to take his advice to learn more about computer science. Thank you Hadi Partovi for being a person who has changed the world with your passion and knowledge.
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Love your motherland man. It’s one of the few countries that refuses to be bullied by America. Otherwise great talk!
Its how it is taught that is frustrating. The curriculum for computer science and coding is full of holes, and then they want you to fill the gap. Math and science is not taught like this. When we change the way we teach it a lot more people will be able to get it.
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The guy is telling foolish stories about himself. Typical clichés.
Amazing,thank you
What classes should you take in high school if you are going computer science path?
That was a good Lecture, We are also working on the technology/computers, Thank you That was really informative As well as motivating.
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It was because I took two computer science classes in high school that I was able to build my own desktop PC
The Hour of Code sounds incredible! I am not familiar with it but will be looking into it for my children and future students. I can see the necessity for students to learn computer science, especially for future job markets. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Not sure if I want to study to be a programmer or computer technician.
I’m 15 years old.
Can’t decide either to do this or electric engineer
how xexure computer
i have cancer and crippling depression but anyway computer science is great.
Wow weird I never watch these decided to this one time and it’s guy from Iran like my family
The people who say "computer science isn’t for everyone" is missing the point. It is not about whether you like the subject or not. In his whole talk, he is saying computer science is as *necessary* as math/biology/physics etc. We do not learn these subjects because it is fun in school. We learn them because it helps us to operate and appreciate the world better.
Just like how math helps us to understand the purchases we make, the loans we take and the value of the item we pay for, a basic understanding of computer science helps us understand how the internet works, how gadgets communicate, how these technologies can impact our lives. Do not wait for the next Cambridge Analytica saga and pretend to be interested in technology.
I’m also a computer science graduate from Iran and i’m completely agree with the transformation of this field which is happening to the world.
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I like the idea and also the are of study but all have to realize computer science isn’t for everyone. Of course when it’s simple and for fun anything is easy to do and follow but when programming an App becomes hard and you need to deal with bugs or the code is not compiling, maybe you have to use more mathematical logic which some people prefer to avoid. All that is hard stuff, for example for years our school systems has been preaching the idea of going to college to have better opportunities well we all know college isn’t for everyone. Of course I would love my kids to study computer science but if it isn’t for them then I can’t force it on them. Computer science knowledge is like anything, either you use it or loose it.
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I love computer science but wtf it is NOT for everyone Lol
iv met and talked with people and they just don’t have what it takes to do this stuff and they dont have the heart for it. this is not for everyone it really isn’t even some of the people in it now hate the idea of writing code they just want the degree to open opertunities for them in consulting or someother managment positions
can I study software or computer field if I haven’t studied computer as a basic in college ??
Im an indian in grade 11 with main subjects: physics, bio and chemistry. I wanna get into Computer Science in a canadian or US uni but alnost everyone of them require high school maths. Is my dream dead or can i still realise it?? Please help if you can.
Watching this while in my computer science class lol xD
No its not
Wow good job! Vey beneficial.
lol sure that wasn’t his little sister he showed?
THATS HOW I GOT STARTED WITH CODING
…except for the whole bombing part but yeah
glad to be a CS student
Lol my school has so many computer science classes including cyber security and some other stuff. So many pathways and I LOVE IT
nice
I took up computer science for 4years in junior high school. I regret not listening attentively hmmmm now I only know the topics but not how to do it!!!! How can I start again?