GenAI's Impact on Computer Science Education
Industry leaders have been calling for broader skill sets in computer science education for years.
Tools have emerged to evaluate learning beyond syntax and correctness, and companies have hired developers without formal computer science degrees.
Despite these signs, the demand for graduates and traditional methods have postponed meaningful reform.
Now, GenAI has arrived, and the long-resisted change has become unavoidable.
A timeline of missed signals leading up to GenAI's arrival reveals key phases in the evolution of computer science education.
Recommendations for the future of higher education in the field are necessary to address the changes brought by GenAI.
Author's summary: GenAI disrupts computer science education.