Re: Online course question?
- From: "qubit" <lauraeaves@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 15:08:44 -0500
Hello Char --
I would say you will have a better understanding of computer science if you
get the degree and study comparative languages and algorithms. It's not the
proficiency in multiple languages so much that is the main benefit; it is
the ability to understand different types of problem solutions and then pick
up the details of whatever language you need to best solve that problem.
This makes your skill more marketable.
So if you have the time and funds for the degree, I say go for it.
Good luck and happy hacking!
--le
----- Original Message -----
From: "Char" <charvor@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 12:49 PM
Subject: Online course question?
Hello. I'm new to the list, so apologize if this is something that's
been covered to death, or not on topic. If there's somewhere I should
go to ask this, let me know.
I'm a totally blind stay-at-home mom, living in Canada, whose decided
to go back to school to learn computer programming/IT. I am an
experienced computer user, but have little knowledge in this particular
field, although it's interested me for some time.
Because of kids, etc, I need to take an online program. Here are my
questions:
1. What type is best/most marketable? A certificate which tends to be
very focused on one language/idea, or a degree type, which is more
generalized. [I'm leaning towards the degree. Is it a waste of
time/money, or more likely to get me work?] If I should focus on a
specific language/area, etc, which one?
2. Can you tell me any good online schools/colleges for this?
I've looked at several, but am looking for recommendations as to which
ones offer the best programs.
3. About textbooks, etc. Is it possible to get any/most in digital
formats? If not, will scanning the book provide me with enough accuracy
when it comes to formatting and punctuation, etc?
Thanks so much for your help!
Char
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