Innovating
Alan L. Tharp · 2007
This paper discusses the importance of teaching innovating skills in a computer science (CS) curriculum. The world is changing from a knowledge-based economy which depends upon the traditional left-brain skills to an innovation-based economy which relies more on right brain skills. The traditional skills taught in a CS curriculum remain very important to the success of its graduates. However, these skills now need to be augmented with innovating skills. The observations from teaching such a course and the plans for the future of the course are presented.