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The Future of Digital is Female

This is a presentation that I gave to a group of High School girls encouraging them to take up IT and STEM careers

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The Future of Digital is Female

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  1. Let’s Talk about the NerdGirl Francisca Oladipo PhD cisca.oladipo@gmail.com @ciscaoladipo facebook.com/onaolapo.oladipo/

  2. Housekeeping…

  3. The Future of Digital is Female…

  4. Computer Science Vs Information Technology • These two fields are easily confused • Related, separate disciplines • demands a different set of skills and a different kind of attitude. • IT careers are more about installing, maintaining, and improving computer systems, operating networks, and databases. • CS is about applying mathematics logics to program systems to run more efficiently, including in design and development. • A prior education in CS is not required for a career in IT but an IT education is fundamental to a CD degree and Job opportunities • IT has several specializations which may reduce versatility, but CS graduates are versatile. • CS graduates have opportunities immediately available to them that IT qualified workers don’t usually have • Both have potential career goals…

  5. Computer Science Vs Information Technology

  6. CS and IT Careers 1. IT is one of the fastest growing occupation types of all, and IT professionals are in high demand in different industry areas 1. CS is one of the most prestigious occupation types of all 2. CS Specialization involves the think-thank of the underlying process behind the development of the technologies of IT. CS is all about most of the behind- the-scene activities that you don’t see 2. IT specialization generally revolve around solving business processes using technologies of expertise. 3. IT is more of a service-oriented system. A lot of the work of an IT professional involves finding and implementing technologies with existing systems that help meet the goals of the client or employer. 3. CS is more of research-oriented system. A lot of the work of an CS professional involves finding and implementing logic and underlying development processes behind the technologies 4. There are a lot of room for specialization in IT, too. This might include finding a niche in networks, security, Cloud computing, and more. A systems administrator or database administrator role is a common career progression for IT professionals, too. 4. 4. There are a lot of room for specialization in Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Database Design and Management, Big Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Operating Systems Development, Computability, Automata Theory, Compiler Construction Both fields have applications in every areas of human endeavour

  7. So then what…? •Set of Skills •Acquired Skills •Learned (Technical) Skills •The Concept of Hot Topics

  8. Acquired Skills • To be skillful in IT and CS you need the following skills: • Time Management and Organizational Skills • Good Study Habits • Knowledge of several domains • The Ability to Set Attainable Goals • Concentration • Good Note-Taking • Completion of Assignments • Love for review and practice • Ability to accept feedbacks (criticism) • Motivation –no excuse, take responsibility • Commitment

  9. CS and IT Skills • Basic/Fundamental Skills • Touch Typing - average at least 60 word per minute • Office Applications Microsoft Office, Google Suites(Docs, Sheets, Forms, … – mastery of advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint (create margins, headers/footers, charts & graphs, data analysis) • Computer organization – create files and computer maintenance – students’ computer maintenance checklist • Web browsers – bookmarks, favorites, clear cache/ browsing history • Online research • Digital Communication – appropriate email, texting, chat, social media skills • Understand and use different grammar rules for different people (informal emojis and abbreviations in text to friend; correct grammar/formatting in resume) • “Netiquette” – communicate with respect • Proper way to use social media, internet, emails (not complaining about teacher/student/boss) • Safety – antivirus, spam, phishing, too much personal information, online safety, stalkers •

  10. CS and IT Skills • Basic/Fundamental Skills • Create and deliver multimedia presentations • Collaborative tools: Zoom, Google Classroom, LMS, Freeconference call, etc • Set/adjust accessibility settings/preferences • Know and use accessibility commands to accomplish same classroom tasks as peers (gestures, keyboard commands, and if appropriate, braille display commands) • Acquire digital books - locate, download and read digital book from Bookshare, and other resources • Additional Soft skills: problem solving, creativity and interpersonal communication

  11. CS and IT Skills • Advanced Skills • Programming (Python, JavaScript, Java, Go Lang, Gjango, etc): • Python: A programming language used in software development, infrastructure management, and data analysis. • Python with machine learning • Python with data science • Python with IoT ( Internet of things ) • R • Django: A Python-based free and open-source web framework • React (web): A JavaScript library for building user interfaces. • React Native (mobile): An open-source mobile application framework created by Facebook to develop apps for Android, iOS, Web and Universal Windows Platform. • Angular: A JavaScript-based open-source front-end web framework. • Mobile Development: Android and IOS Development: Android Studio, Xcode

  12. CS and IT Skills Artificial Intelligence • Machine learning: The scientific study of algorithms and statistical models. • Deep learning: A class of machine learning based on artificial neural networks. • Docker: An open-source platform used to create software packages called containers. • Certifications: • CompTIA: A professional tech organization that has four IT certification series ranging from entry-level to expert. • Cloud/Amazon Web Services (AWS): A certification that validates cloud expertise -skilled in creating applications within the environment. • • Virtual Reality: VR skills including designing and developing with 3D modeling software, programming, and graphics programming. • Git and GitHub • LMS: Building courses and adding users • Information Technology Project Management: • Service desk and tech support

  13. Where to Find Resources https://hackernoon.com/21-websites-to-learn-programming-for-free-5101c1ddf0c • freecodecamp.org • codeacademy.com • code.org • Coursera • Udemy udemy.com –perhaps the largest technology teaching place in the world • plurasight.com • try.github.io • onemonth.com • codingbat.com

  14. Conclusion: The Future of Tech is Female • The Female is Strong, Intelligent, Tenacious, can multitask, and enjoys many support • Support Organizations for Female in tech • Technovation • Women Techmakers • Women who Code • Girl in ICT • Women in AI • Women in Machine Learning • Systers • Women of Color in Computing • Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing • Pyconisters • PyCon Ladies • Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) • WiHPC

  15. Additional Resources • https://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/website- builders/best/free/ • https://stackify.com/top-10-future-programming-languages/ • https://learntocodewith.me/posts/tech-skills-in-demand/ • https://education.github.com/schools • https://education.github.com/teachers

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