In recent years, the tech industry has helped spread computer science and AI education in schools at astonishing speed and scale. In "Coding Kids", award-winning "New York Times" journalist Natasha Singer draws on a decade of reporting to reveal how tech titans used the promise of coding (high-paying jobs! change the world!) to weave rosy industry visions of technology into the very fabric of American education, sometimes sidelining crucial ideas like civics and critical thinking. Along the way, Singer takes readers through the powerful playbook Big Tech used to scale coding lessons nationwide. Then she shows readers how tech companies are now applying the same playbook to mainstream their AI tools in schools.
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Coding Kids by Natasha Singer offers a deep dive into how Big Tech has influenced computer science and AI education in America. 🎧📚 The audiobook reveals how tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple have embedded their corporate agendas into school curricula, shaping how millions of children learn. Singer, an award-winning journalist, exposes the industry's strategies to promote coding and AI education, often at the expense of critical thinking and civic education. However, she also highlights inspiring stories of educators advocating for a more comprehensive tech education. 🌟
Compared to other audiobooks on this topic, Coding Kids stands out for its investigative depth and balanced perspective. It's a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and education. 🎙️✨
This week, 'Coding Kids' by Natasha Singer has stirred up the Business audiobook bestseller list and reached the Top 50. Natasha Singer not only reaches her listeners but also stays with them for a long time. You can legally download or stream this audio book and listen for free at Spotify, and in high quality at Audible.