The Roles and Challenges of Computing Terminology in Non-Computing Disciplines
Brett A. Becker · 2021
Aspects of computing are used in all professions. Regardless of academic discipline, graduates require ever-improving computing competencies – applied in their own disciplinary contexts – to become proficient experts in their chosen careers, as well as informed members of society. However, teaching and learning contextually relevant computing competencies is challenging. One such challenge is the effective use of computing terminology. Terminology is fundamental to most human activities and is critical in making or breaking the interfaces where disciplines meet.