Innovating: the importance of right brain skills for computer science graduates

This paper discusses the importance of teaching innovating skills in a computer science (CS) curriculum. The world is changing from a knowledge-based economy which depends upon the traditional left-brain skills to an innovation-based economy which relies more on right brain skills. The traditional s...

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Main Author: Tharp, Alan L.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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Social and professional topics > Professional topics > Computing education > Computing education programs > Computer science education
Social and professional topics > Professional topics > Computing education > Model curricula
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Summary:This paper discusses the importance of teaching innovating skills in a computer science (CS) curriculum. The world is changing from a knowledge-based economy which depends upon the traditional left-brain skills to an innovation-based economy which relies more on right brain skills. The traditional skills taught in a CS curriculum remain very important to the success of its graduates. However, these skills now need to be augmented with innovating skills. The observations from teaching such a course and the plans for the future of the course are presented.
ISSN:0097-8418
DOI:10.1145/1268784.1268823