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The Future of IT Education in High School

There are currently big plans to further prepare high school students for a future career in information technology (IT). In addition to bringing technology in the classroom, business partnerships look to be the wave of the future. Through these partnerships, businesses will be able to find technical talent, while showcasing their facilities to students looking for future employment. Businesses may even host their own courses for students, with in depth computer lesson plans that go beyond what regular teachers have the ability to prepare. Not only will there be technology in the classroom, but interested students will have the opportunity to pursue this educational opportunity through additional venues.

Why are businesses interested in bringing technology to the classroom, or more specifically to younger students? Studies show that the earlier IT education starts, the better. It’s about more than just having students breeze through computer lesson plans, it’s about creating career awareness, exploration and career preparation opportunities.

Other ways to encourage students to make full use of the available technology in the classroom is to encourage job shadowing in middle school, work-based training in high school and improved teacher training that enables teachers to create challenging computer lesson plans. But in order to do so, a true commitment and partnership with businesses, trade associations, high schools and universities is needed. We’re a long way from that at this point in time. Hopefully these future initiatives can be implemented to give kids the best education possible in the IT sector.

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