Computer Science
One does not simply … teach programming
Knowledge of a programming language does not equal the capability to code, just as how knowledge of English does not magically make the person a poet, writes Dr Shawn Tan.
Bad Computer Science programmes: Parents and industry
While parents and industry are not directly involved in formulating Computer Science programmes, they both play different and significant roles in their outcome, writes Dr Shawn Tan.
Bad Computer Science students, and what must be done
After having scrutinised the education system and lecturers, Dr Shawn Tan trains his eye on the students themselves and outlines what they need to do to take ownership of their Computer Science careers.
Bad Computer Science lecturers
DNA columnist Dr Shawn Tan looks at the issue of lecturer quality in Malaysia’s Computer Science programmes today.
Is accreditation a bad thing for Computer Science programs?
Digital News Asia columnist Dr Shawn Tan on why he believes the Computer Science programs we have in Malaysia are not up to par.
IT grads: Time to raise the bar
Computer Science used to be a four-year program in all our public universities, but was changed in the late 1990s under the mistaken belief that cutting one year off university education was the answer to the industry’s need for talent. It was a recipe for disaster, and USM is intent on turning the ride.
ICT grads: Views from the ground
THERE seems to be a mismatch in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) graduates and jobs equation. Demand is high, so is the supply. And they do not seem to intersect. Digital News Asia spoke to some independent software experts and an entrepreneur in the high technology space to get their views.
