Shawn Tan

One does not simply … teach programming
Knowledge of a programming language does not equal the capability to code, just as how knowledge of English does not magically make the person a poet, writes Dr Shawn Tan.
Lack of clarity and info on TPP a major concern
When it comes to the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, or TPP, even proponents are voicing concerns over the lack of clarity and detail, as noted in a debate organised by Consumers International and DNA.
Bad Computer Science programmes: Parents and industry
While parents and industry are not directly involved in formulating Computer Science programmes, they both play different and significant roles in their outcome, writes Dr Shawn Tan.
Bad Computer Science students, and what must be done
After having scrutinised the education system and lecturers, Dr Shawn Tan trains his eye on the students themselves and outlines what they need to do to take ownership of their Computer Science careers.
Bad Computer Science lecturers
DNA columnist Dr Shawn Tan looks at the issue of lecturer quality in Malaysia’s Computer Science programmes today.
Is accreditation a bad thing for Computer Science programs?
Digital News Asia columnist Dr Shawn Tan on why he believes the Computer Science programs we have in Malaysia are not up to par.
Too many computer science degree programs in Malaysia?
What the industry sorely needs is brains, but what we get are mostly bodies. For some reason, our universities are not graduating the right kind of people, writes Dr Shawn Tan.
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