Kids in Swaziland to Learn Computer Skills in Raspberry Pi LabThe low cost, versatility, and learning-centered approach of the Raspberry Pi microcomputer makes it an attractive choice for teaching computing skills in developing countries. Thanks to a fundraising campaign, a school in Swaziland is getting a lab full of them to help kids learn computing basics.
What to Do (and What Not to Do) When an Employee ResignsWhen an employee resigns, you have work to do. You have to determine the impact, figure out a transfer plan, and ensure that work in progress continues. But this isn't all about you and your remaining employees—there's a lot still left to do for the departing employee. Read on for transition tips.
Can Steve Jobs' Reality Distortion Field Help You Be Extraordinary?The reality distortion field (RDF) was said to be Steve Jobs' ability—with a mix of charm, charisma, bravado, hyperbole, marketing, appeasement, and persistence—to convince himself and others to believe almost anything. Anuj Magazine looks at how RDF can help you be extraordinary in your profession.
Switching from Role-Based to Situation-Based Career PlanningIn most organizations, career planning in software development stems from a role-based perspective, such as a management track or a technical track. While role-based career planning has worked for many, you can look at your career plans in another way—one that is situation-based.
Tech Summer Camps Aim to Interest Kids in Computer ScienceTechnology camps that teach children computer skills—programming, software design, and how to build apps, websites, and video games—are gaining in popularity in the US, which is great news for the computer science industry. Campers get a leg up in learning valuable abilities for in-demand jobs.
Be a Good Team Member: Ask for HelpMany people think asking for help is a sign of weakness, but it's actually a sign of strength, an indication that you’re willing to admit you can’t know everything and do everything yourself. Asking for help is necessary for anyone who wants his team to deliver on time and within budget.
Don’t Be Afraid of Big DataIt's starting to look like big data isn't as scary as organizations might have once thought—especially when heavyweights like IBM are rewarding those who are willing to spread "data literacy" to anyone who will listen. Learn how you could be your company's hero by standing up to big data.
Are You at Risk of Being a Victim of Ageism? Are You Sure?Ageism, the act of discriminating against people just because of their age, is a growing problem in the job-rich tech sector of this country, especially for those who may have yet to consider themselves "old." Why are companies engaging in this dirty practice, and what's being done to stop them?
