Computer science is for everyone | Hadi Partovi | TEDxRainier
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ธ.ค. 2014
- 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 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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He is only the person in the TEDx Talks who stood in a same place in the whole video.
True Legend
It almost looks like he was trying to accomplish just that. He might also be the only person to have his hands behind his back during the entire talk.
Pluviophile Forever It's interesting. He appears more confident and intelligent that way. People who fidget and walk around are usually nervous.
Yet an awesome speaker.
Ahahha! He amazing but your right , I was just to go and write that and I see your comment
I think he communication skills is not good. A good speakers have a quality of body language also
Learning how to code helps your everyday logic tremendously. You'll learn how to think more efficiently.
+Nil P. I would normally be skeptical about something like this but honestly... it's true. Spent the summer creating algorithms in java and figuring out how they work then implementing them into different problems. Definitely got me into a more step-by-step/logical mindset when taking physics this semester.
I agree.
How does it help help with efficient thinking?? Plz reply
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Truth table is one of the first things you learn in computer science classes. it gives you a very strong decision making skills. it's easy and it's on wikipedia take a look at it.
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.
Bro I need help...
Even if I don't know about CSE will i have interest after practising it?
Its not necessary.
It also helps us get to the mass effect era and finally get off this rock and on the next Mars
@@greenazure4367 it will be
I met him in real life, such an amazing guy
Did you mert him in polnareff land
Did anyone else notice he stood on the exact same spot without even an inch of movement for the whole 10 minutes. I could never do that during a presentation XD
+Alex walker And yet I will never forget his presentation.
He programmed himself to stand still.
lol
He is Xavier
Because he's a computer. It doesn't understand normal human behaviour hehe
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.
Last year, I helped 4th and 5th grade students participate in Hour of Code. This year, our second graders got involved, as did a class of special needs middle school students. Our students are begging to do more and I am going to give them as many opportunities as I can!
We need more teachers like you!!
Meg Swecker You the real MVP.
Meg Swecker what you're doing is basically what this whole country needs.
Damn what school is that? Only a few kids liked the Hour of Code at my school.
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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.
"Computer science is for everyone"
*Cries in data structures
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I'm getting into computer science (from Database background) and I am looking forward to Data Structures and Algorithm class. It looks from the outside like performance tuning in SQL. Always bothered me that I didnt understand Indexes, hashtables , b trees etc in depth and now I will get all the answers I have been craving for :)
Am sitting to my data structures and algorithms exams tomorrow so was watching videos related to computer science to motivate me to study lol.
What I love about computer programming in particular, is that unlike any other subject taught in schools, this one forces students to use the creative and logical parts of their brains for once. What every country needs for success is smart people that can come up with solutions, so I believe computer programming is something that should be taught from early on in order to train young minds. Of course it's not for everyone, I know people who won't understand it no matter how they explain it to them, but then again mindless memorizing is not for everyone either.
If you want to motivate people for your subject, your goal should not be to show them how simple it is, but instead how deep it is!
Definitely right
Allowing people to understand it's simple allows them to dive into and realize how deep it is.
TG MrNacknime iggu
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No one is going to go into a subject when you first show them the complexities. this is backwards.
I'd say quite the opposite tbh, no way if you show someone how complex coding is will they be motivated
Agriculture is the future since year 0
I'm in a media program in University and after a mandatory web design course I have been getting more and more into front end development. It is the first thing that I have been really excited about learning.
Year late I know, but thank you for mentioning that Computer Science is a lot more than coding.
I'll definitely teach my kids about computer science.
Thanks for the priceless knowledge 🙂
Would this become like the field of mathematics that so many students become afraid of and hate because of uncaring lazy teachers and lack of family support? Students who would have loved computer science become terribly afraid of it because their school system is not qualified to teach it. If this movement to bring computer science to every student does not carefully consider the mediocre teachers who will teach it, then we will create yet another frustrating class that students have anxiety over as they do with mathematics. Please be careful with this movement and only let qualified passionate educators introduce this important topic of computer science to students. Better that students are introduced to it later when they are able to take responsibility for their own education than introduce a field that is not carefully taught, making students fearful, stressed, and disappointed with themselves for not "getting it". What if students who would have loved computer science had such a poor introduction to it, so stressful because of a failing school system, what if they are being hurt instead by this demand of taking and passing a computer science class in high school? In high school, I believe that we should make computer science classes a pass/fail instead of attaching a grade to them because students will value the "A" more than the actual learning and trial-error process of creating programs.The creator for code.org came from a privileged family and is living the American dream, so he doesn't understand the full implications of what would happen if the teaching of computer science is not carefully introduced and delivered.
i started html when i was 8 and created a wedsite
Yes. Programmers often don't make good teachers, and most teachers can't program. It's a tough thing. However... Online stuff... That could be the future... Pre-prepared assignments! That could work, too!
There's an element to programming that requires intense interest. That interest has to be fostered. Most people, as of right now, just don't "get it." Perhaps, in the future, that will change. Probably not, though... Computers are becoming more and more streamlined in their functionality. I mean, compare DOS with iOS. One commands knowledge. The other makes it optional.
Tiffastic Nguyen Not gonna lie, this is spot on the exact dilemma I'm facing currently. Right now, I am taking AP Computer Science with a lazy teacher who learned to program in the AP Java Subset just last summer (He had some experience with 4tran many years before becoming a teacher). The class is just so disorganized and I am starting to dislike it even more than my math class. I started the class with so much enthusiasm and excitement, but 3/4 into the year I have almost lost all interest. I am one of the few students in my class who is actually taking the AP test and I am trying so hard to learn this on my own. It's so discouraging too. I was thinking about actually going into the field of computer science, but now I'm really just not sure any more. I am just hoping that maybe computer science in college is better than the hell of a class that i've been through.
***** I'm saying they don't get it because it's new and confusing and there is no ingrained teaching methodology. Though, there is a similarity to hair-dressing, skateboarding, et cetera in that those skills are learned primarily through one's own drive to learn them, because they're not taught in schools (usually). And yeah, I'd say that most people find computers interesting. But the kind of interest required to become fluent in programming isn't one that everyone shares. Some people do simply have such interests, but they have them because they were given the opportunity to foster such interest for themselves.
Now that is what will make you in love with Computer science. Mind-blowing and so fascinating. 🤯😁
I totally agree! So many people who don't know, how a computer works. Not even the slightest.
My high school has computer science classes. My friend is going next year, which is sophomore year, and believe this, it's Pre Ap computer science. I admire her. She's very intelligent.
If you wanna do real computer science, dont even bother with the simple high school "computer science". the real fun only begins in university
TG MrNacknime VERY true
@@MrNacknime never too early to start
Thanks so much for sharing this video. I'm aware this video was published 6 years ago. I'm also aware that in this current time of 8/26/2020, there has been some advancement in the area of software development, and technology in general. Again this is a much-needed video to hear and share.....
Hands down best video I have watched about Computer Science
This is so inspiring! I hope my hands get to works after watching this... I'm slow at typing... And I wanna learn computer science..
Thanks for everyone who making today is my second day of learning programing / i wish everyone start to learn programing cause its would be like reading and writing in couple of years😍😍
Unlike arrogant Physicists, Mathematicians and Biologists who go on about how the subject is limited to superior minds, computer scientists are way more willing to share their knowledge to anybody!
That's what I like and why I am programming today
No one says that those sciences are limited to superior minds, it's limited to those who work very hard
I have not seen any Physicists, Mathematicians, Biologists talk about their superior mind, and they do "share their knowledge", by publishing their research papers. And computer scientists are all mathematicians.
Except the assholes on Stack Owerflow...
I'm a mathematician and I believe math is for everybody. You should look up Math With Bad Drawings, Vi Hart, or 3Blue1Brown.
CAMERA CREW : At last we got one
One I don't have to keep tracking.
That was a good Lecture, We are also working on the technology/computers, Thank you That was really informative As well as motivating.
CS should be teached alongside everything as it has a link with every possible subject you could ever study.
Wow for someone who grew up in a foreign country this guy has completely gotten rid of his accent. I would have thought he was a native English speaker.
***** Persians don't have a very strong accent anyway, but he's still done well to sound so native.
+intensity digital given he emigrated to the US, and his father was able to get him a computer in the middle of a war, I'm guessing he was taught English when in Iran from a very young age. (his family is well off professionals)
My first language is not english and I don't have an accent. If you start speaking before 11 you will not have an accent. After that, almost impossible to lose.
@@stachowi 20 id say, it mostly depends on the daily level of exposure, i have been on the english side of youtube since 15, i am now 17 (no strong accent)
2022 and I am computer science teacher. Kids are learning, programming and have fun..... I have other problem the parents who think that their children don't need this subject because "they are on phones and Computer all the time"
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.
How did it go, Juanita?
He is very understand in your voice,so i will can image in the future,what i can be developer website or data analyst.
I must stiedly learn in our material in any various source such as youtobe or collage
okay, I'm convinced!!!
as a coder I can confirm his standing in one place throughout the whole is normal...
Am motivated to take this course.
This inspires me to learn to programming....
Thanks a lot for sharing!!
I agree. Another thing that would be nice is more integration of computers into the rest of the classes. For example, math classes could teach Excel graphs and formulas.
It was because I took two computer science classes in high school that I was able to build my own desktop PC
Truly inspires me
And here i am, 28 years old at 1:13 am, studied at Mexico where Computer Science is barely mentioned and now with a degree flipping burgers trying to get into CS. Wish me luck
Ted is not always informative but It gives you a perspective .
Learning a lot about computer program
I️ think he’s right about needing more computer science education. I️ didn’t even know what comp sci was until my senior year of high school when I️ took a class in Java. I️ only took that class because I️ needed a credit to take the place of a math class that was full. Now I’m in the middle of getting a degree in computer science and I love it. Sometimes when I️ think back, though, it scares me; I️ almost didn’t even know what computer science was. I️ would’ve been another one of the kids who doesn’t know what they want to do studying something they don’t like.
Same, I almost picked another degree. Glad I found comp sci in my senior year. I'm glad now you're studying something you like and is not forced!
Amazing,thank you
Correct, give a young kid a computer (not a game console) then teach him to program and you will change his way of thinking, how he or she uses logic, arguments and make decisions, you will reduce his or her aggression and change his or her character for the best, and ultimately may change his destiny and that is the first step towards a better world.
"Computer science is for everyone"
*me sitting here swearing under my breath at the same page of code for the past 4 hours*
glad to be a CS student
Amazing story!!!
Today is October 28, 2023. He is right. Everything he just said is right.
Thank you.
Great video. This is really going to help the world!!!
He is right my school started teaching computer science
Plz introduce introduce the hour of code in Zimbabwe so we can expose our selves more to computer sci. We would really appreciate it
Thank you for this information I am doing Computer Science for my business didn't know I was doing it. I feel into computer science.
remember me when TH-cam recommend this again
Watching this in my Computer Science class
This is still relevant in December, 2022.
I’m starting CS in a few month I’m super excited but nervous I’m so interested in this subject so I really don’t feel like I’m working so hopefully I can get through lol 😂
thank you
excellent TedX talk. I hope that every bit and byte of that seed is planted in people's education. Instead of just consuming technology and taking it for granted, children in schools should understand the logic of it... I have a computer science degree since 1992. I don't even see this major in colleges anymore.
Thanks sir
Wow ❤️beautiful message
lighting is for everyone.
I feel that computer science is going to be one of the rising majors in America except there's going to be one problem. People don't explain enough the paths in computer science. It's exactly like being a doctor, you deal with the body but in what way you want to deal with. With computer science you are going to have to learn a basis of everything wether you like it or not; but it doesn't mean you can't decide what kind of computer scientist you want to be. I want to deal with programming encryptions, the other paths that you want to do can vary. Such as dealing with
-AI's
-computer security + cryptography (
Its still in decline no one wants to work hard anymore...I took computer science at a community college and for a 6 figure job! Didn't even go to a four year school
@@coprice94 Where did you go?
@@coprice94 how do you like it so far?
@@victormartinez6974 love it
i wish my school taught computer stuff.. only thing we learned was microsoft office/publisher/etc.
Because that's what most people will need.
If you wanted to learn more, you could have used other resources.
I do blame bad teachers for a lot of students not being interested in subjects. I've had mostly bad math teachers my life and I have been getting on grades in math, then, when I got a really good math teacher, I became a lot better at math, along with most of my colleagues. Although a lot of subjects aren't for everyone, they are for a lot more kids than it seems.
Lol my school has so many computer science classes including cyber security and some other stuff. So many pathways and I LOVE IT
dis microwave tech support what school are you at
Just been on The Hour of Code website and its brilliant.
Try it for yourself and write code :)
Can somebody recommend a good book to start.Thank you
Okay I was scared be I took computer science and idk what it was and I was about to cancel but now I'm so inspired :D
Love your motherland man. It's one of the few countries that refuses to be bullied by America. Otherwise great talk!
He a visionary
Can't decide either to do this or electric engineer
See I'm 14 and am already wanting to go into computer science an am self taught in the feild of how computer parts work and software basics
I did all that when I was 11 years old back in the 90s. I didn't go into CS, but chose Linguistics instead. After 20 years, I'm into IT (i.e Applied CS).
CS is not for everyone because not everyone wants to do theory and calculations 24/7.
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What a great talk from Xavier.
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?
Happy to be a computer science student
No, i don't want schools to teach computer science i am planning on going into that field (Already starting) And i want as much jobs to be open to me as possible (This is obviously not true) Schools should teach it, it teaches people logical thinking.
THATS HOW I GOT STARTED WITH CODING
...except for the whole bombing part but yeah
With fast food restaurant automation on the rise and programming being taught to more and more schools.. I feel like programming could be the McDonalds 30-40 years from now xD
Will be outsourced to China to sweat shops that pay less than 5$ a day!
It could be that way now if society would put up with it. Which they wont :P
Not necessarily. Cyber Security jobs are more in demand because systems have been found to be weaker than formerly assumed.
Programming requires pretty involved problem solving and innovative skills, depending on how far you go in, so I highly doubt you could potentially put such a thing in the same bracket as a do nothing job like McDonalds.
Software development is in huge demand and pays some of the best salaries in the world, so I don't think that'll be changing anytime soon.
Computer Science=theory, Computer Science=!programming
To get a different perspective, check out PolyMatter's video "Not Everyone Should Code"
Nice video
I always quit twice after not understanding computer science. I don’t like math but can do it. I’m already not knowing what to major in. Any advice?
If I have no background in coding, should i still pick up computer science? is it difficult to pick up?
Coding is pretty easy to pick up as long as you are willing to learn. However, computer science can be pretty difficult (its an engineering field after all)
Study algorithms first and apply them to your life before coding. Once you're comfy with algorithms, then experiment with code.
What classes should you take in high school if you are going computer science path?
Pre-calculus , calculus (if they offer it) , statistics, any high school computer science courses (obviously!). Beyond that, most universities will assume that you know nothing and start from the VERY beginning. So like, in my first intro to computer science course at university, we started from the very basics (what is a variable, if statements, etc).
I believe that Charter schools could be the ideal goal if run the right way, like it that can help achieve the IMPOSSIBLE!
I really really want to learn to code and I'm trying but it's getting started on my own, I just can't seem to understand anything or remember things. My school doesn't teach it and I have to resort to free videos and websites and I'm sure once I understand some really basic stuff I will find the online programmes much easier to understand and learn but for now I know nothing. Theres not any good very first lessons
Have you tried codeacademy or udemy, they have very simple lessons? And many more free websites can give you information, if you are a starter or don't have much money.
And outside of that, also try to learn or repeat math. It will help you with improving logical thinking and problem solving.
Don't lose hope, if you want to learn it you will. Only because it's hard doesn't mean it can't be interesting :)
if i get a masters in computer science will i make 6 figures starting????? or less? like a pharmacist makes 100k starting what careers in computer science will make that kind of money or do you start off making 80k??? i would love to know
Beautiful
Was this shot in the dark with infrared? Guys, even if you messed up the original video, you can still lighten it in post. What gives? TDDW . (too dark didnt watch)
Watching this while in my computer science class lol xD
In Computer Science We Trust...Love(:
I really wanna learn "Cording"
I am making a web development club in my school
How was it?
@@ultimophantom8395 Didn't get approved
@@mahmoudchahine4457 now r u in Cs and enjoying it?
@@arkosomujjaldutta5512 Yeah I have my associates in Cs, I'm enjoying, I created couples sites, an app, and I work at a company where I'm using my skills to automate some tasks
If my classmates at ms217 can see this, was up guys
I'm kinda curious what computer book he read
I disagree, computer science is not for everyone. I will be dropping out from it next semester. it is extremely frustrating. I was given a handful of projects in which I would spend hours and days trying to solve. I usually never finished the projects completely. Always handed them in incomplete. it was like a never ending cycle of giving it your all and failing really hard. By the end of the semester i was greeted by depression, crazy anxiety attacks, and a pretty severe anger issue. Plus, I am pretty sure the stress has burnt me out pretty badly. I feel my cognitive function has been greatly reduced since I studied in this major. So no, compsci isn't for everyone. wish someone taught me how to code when I was eight. would have been better at it. I used to dream about having a job in compsci, but now I detest the thought of it. I can no longer code with out getting a sick feeling in my gut. Funny how things work out. It's like having a nasty exgf who you used to fucking adore and now hate.
+Ozone9 i dropped computer science also in exchange for Management Information Systems.. because of the math.. but i think the biggest turn off was my Cal A professor ..
+Ozone9 I'm assuming you went to the professors and got help from them? if not, then you really didn't give all you got.
+League in Na I went for help, tutors and all. it's not for everyone, and compsci should really be taught at a younger age.
Could have just been a tougher teacher giving out harder projects.
Ozone9 if you mean around middle school, then yes I do agree with you. And yes, I would also agree with you on how comp sci is not for everyone just like how certain major is not for everyone. I'm taking ap comp sci right now ad a senior in high school and I dreamed of becoming a data scientist, but now I'm looking into different majors. I just can't code for whatever reason. I'm not a bad student, I get decent grades in school but for whatever reason, I just can't code. I don't know where to begin whenever I have to code and I just sit there while everyone is coding.
+Pistol It depends on your university, but try and look for a uni that offers a software engineering degree
Could you give me some attractive career options (attractive research direction) relating to my discipline of system of information and communication. All my subjects I learned, learn and will learn are related to computer science (theory, not applied computer science, database, data structure and algorithm, programming techniques, information theory, computer architecture, theory of computation), computer engineering and electronics engineering (analog electronics and digital electronics, sensors and instrumentation, control theory, digital communication,,...) , power engineering (electric machine,...), system (system analysis and design). It's too wide so I just don't know which is the good one to pursue
Anyone know any good programming books? I'm a senior developer but I wanna learn more languages.
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