tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263624165872347462.post8093675532304478496..comments2023-09-24T09:10:00.701-07:00Comments on Doug Snyder's Blog: Do Computer Geeks Need Math, Too?Doug Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211717477210341728noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263624165872347462.post-64884927313137057872010-08-23T18:06:32.035-07:002010-08-23T18:06:32.035-07:00Thanks Maria. My last pre-teaching job was as IT ...Thanks Maria. My last pre-teaching job was as IT Director for a non-profit and the biggest asset that I brought to the table was to be a liaison between the hardware guys that worked for me and the general office staff. Definitely a much needed skill in today's workplace!Doug Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211717477210341728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263624165872347462.post-3450429432008593632010-08-21T18:19:39.516-07:002010-08-21T18:19:39.516-07:00Thank you for making these connections. It all mak...Thank you for making these connections. It all makes so much sense!<br /><br />The head of a computer science department told me once that the number one skill requested by employees of his graduates these days is "customer communication." Some development methods like Agile include customers as a part of the team and promote transparent communication. More transparency in math and math ed won't hurt, either...MariaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769513929584082597noreply@blogger.com