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I went to University…. online

 

 

 

For those who may have read a early post (Khan Academy) in the year may know I’m a firm believe in free education. As tution rises and information becomes more freely available. I can’t help but wonder why some College grads I have spoken with say That they either ‘did not expect their degree content’ or ‘regret thier Major choice’.

Now I can’t be blind when discussing jobs or prospects when finicial times are hard and I’m still in school without understanding of “The Real World”

However I can say to my fellow High schooler to consider their Majors a little more carefully. One way some highschoolers (in their last year) can choose their Majors is by using OpenCourseware . This is when elite College post their video recorded lectures online and materials.  And this has certainly change my chioces by been able to  somewhat preview topics.

That I may be covering next in College has definity helped me in choosing which Courses I can look forward to or stay clear away from. For those who look back with regret its not too late to learn something new and get back into the workfore.

IF your still choosing a Major or Using Opencoursesware Comment below

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Ultimate guide to Results day!

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As a student who has experienced a ray of emotions on many results days and many more to follow. Here is my guide to results day. As a envelope with your name is handed to you with the power to determine your future year. The stomach turning prospective may been made a little easier. Also teachers and parents can reflect back on these D-day and sympthaise with teens today.

Night Before : Fill with mindless indulging to forget about results day , however because of your dismantled summer sleeping pattern ,staying wide awak like a light bulb is inevitable. But nerves is a way of making show you are still alive.

To school: Your life will probably flash before your eyes , questions with ridiculus  answers will haunt you and the words ‘pencils downs’ playing over and over again. This is certainly not help at all with people constantly saying good luck.

Opening the envelope: Its finally the moment of truth , so far your body has been running on adrenline over load. In victory or defeat there is a relief of stress and the fact that life goes on. But here the reaction is most important.Here are a couple of reactions

Reaction 1 : Yes!!!! As you get the grades you wanted , fisting pumping ,screams and pride all at the same moment . Young people may call it the feeling of a total BOSS

Reaction 2: Brust into tears ,run away and say oh my God as others try to console you. And like the hunger games a gun goes off to remeber the victims of exams.

Reaction 3: The reaction where it neither yes nor no just a “its alright” and shrug . Most people fall into this catergory . And is probably the best reaction.

The aftermath : Prepare for lots of hugs or eyes of doom and judgement. Teachers and parents may not make their feelings known verbally but body langauge is key. However these results mainly effect you so relax celebrate with the crew singing ” We are all in this together”

Top 10 things that annoy me on results day.

1. The media coverage saying that the grades have inflated and “its too easy these days”attitude.

2. Social Networking is a nightmare twitter and facebook light up like christmas with points and grades flying and selfpity parties.

3. “So… did you get what you wanted “questions?
4. “Omg I got an A I barely studyed” when the have and the bags under their eyes told every tale.
5. Parents who march in with their children.
6. The lack of contact numbers for remarks or appeals.
7. The ‘whats next’ feeling
8. Fake smiles
9. Newpaper data on why exams should been harder
10. Sweating plams

Well that’s my Ultimate guide please comment ,rate and subscribe 🙂

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What Most Schools Don’t Teach?

This topic came to my attention recently ,when a fellow student and I had a debate with our physics teacher about the value of Computer Science in our 21st Century. I felt strongly about the value of the everyday person understanding how to read and write code however my Physics teacher did not quite understand my enthusiasm for coding to became mainstream and was perfectly contented with only a sub-section of the population  being experts in their field.

Although I respected his stand on the subject I felt that I was missing  pieces that would put my argument together. So after researching a little more I found the video above which explains my stand on the future of Jobs and life itself.

After doing a course which convinced me to start my blog last year that also involved creating  Apps and programming. I learnt to my knowledge that our teenage class was among the very few that had been taught  to code in the country. Until this video came to my knowledge I was probably unable to comprehend the opportunity I had received over those many weeks.

Coming back to my debate with the lecturer. A Future in Jobs also arose during the conversation. My take was that Jobs are ever becoming more computer dependent and writing in code will soon become as valuable as writing  in the English language.  The shocking stats  that 1.4 millions jobs by 2020 will be empty due to the lack of understanding of coding  is immense.

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Link to Stats

With stars such as Will.I.am ,Chris Bosh and Ashton Kutcher  partnering along side entrepreneurs such as  Mark Zuckerberg  ,Bill Gates , Richard Branson with the blessing of Steve Jobs  surely the word will spread.

Now I think its time for me to get in on the call to action share with you my readers about learning to code. Having paused for almost a year this is definitely to kick up the pants for me to stop browsing and start creating with my computer something worth while.  This is doesn’t mean you have to be a computer programmer but awareness and understand will certainly go a long way.

If you would like to be involved just check out Code.org and their Facebook or twitter 

Another interesting talk