Emerging Technologies Consulting

Computer science departments are taking programming mobile.  Inside Higher Ed reports on several classes that teach students how to program iPhones and other mobile devices.  They not only learn programming, but also learn some business and marketing skills.

My colleague Leslie Madsen-Brooks and I have often discussed her idea of teaching a blogging-based course where students would learn how to make money off of their blog or website.  They might sell an actual product or simply learn to use adwords effectively.  Students would learn writing and business skills as well as some technology skills, especially learning how search engines work.

These seem like great ways to help students see the real-world value of the skills they learn in school.  Those skills can land you a job, sure, but they might also launch a business.