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Design Implications Of Changing Student Demographics, Andy Igonor, Natalya Koehler
Design Implications Of Changing Student Demographics, Andy Igonor, Natalya Koehler
Learning Showcase 2016: A Celebration of Discovery, Transformation and Success
Many non-traditional higher education institutions have built their cyber security and computer science programs {CSCS) to cater to the needs of adult, working learners. Focusing on this demographic has implications for course and program design. Design approaches have therefore focused on strategies aimed at translating knowledge into learning nuggets specific to the adult learner, enabling day one job-readiness upon graduation. Recently, there has been increased focus on CSCS education at the high school level. The computer science for all initiative was announced recently by US President Obama, and there have been increased creativity on the part of higher education institutions …