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Manuel B. Garcia – Education and Information Technologies, 2025
The global shortage of skilled programmers remains a persistent challenge. High dropout rates in introductory programming courses pose a significant obstacle to graduation. Previous studies highlighted learning difficulties in programming students, but their specific weaknesses remained unclear. This gap exists due to the predominant focus on the…
Descriptors: Programming, Introductory Courses, Computer Science Education, Mastery Learning
Judith Kom Nguiffo; Stephanie M. Werner – Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative, Discovery Partners Institute, 2024
Computer science (CS) programs offered at 2-year institutions are important, as they could significantly impact disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes (i.e., equity gaps) for Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, and low-income students. These groups have been historically marginalized in 4-year CS programs and often face…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, STEM Careers, Employment Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Judith Kom Nguiffo; Stephanie M. Werner – Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative, Discovery Partners Institute, 2024
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment in computing-related occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. Moreover, computing-related fields make up almost half of all STEM jobs in Illinois and employment in computing-related fields is more…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, STEM Careers, Employment Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
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Jones, Irma S.; Blankenship, Dianna – Research in Higher Education Journal, 2017
Presently, at the post-secondary level, digital or online education is offered in addition to traditional face-to-face courses and the number of online course offerings is rapidly growing. The "Occupational Outlook Handbook" reveals that employment in" computer and information technology" occupations is projected to grow 12…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Student Attitudes, Computer Science Education, Preferences
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Anicic, Katarina Pažur; Divjak, Blaženka; Arbanas, Krunoslav – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2017
The information and communications technology (ICT) industry is making important contributions to economic growth both locally and globally. There is a high demand for ICT professionals that higher education institutions are still struggling to meet. An effective literature review is an important part of understanding the existing findings and…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Information Technology, Education Work Relationship, Demand Occupations
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Ottinger, Cecilia – Educational Record, 1984
Recent employment forecasts indicate that over half the growth in jobs from 1982-1995 will be in computer-related, technical, and health fields. Only one-fourth of the 40 occupations expected to have the largest growth will require a college degree, although most of the remainder will require postsecondary education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, College Graduates, Computer Science, Demand Occupations