“Yes, I know computer science is an important subject but somehow I am not getting it.â€
Being a professor myself, I have heard many of my students making such complaints but considering the requirement of technical skills today, finding a solution is very important. If you havestrong skills and knowledge of computer science, you can earn a good amount and maximise your opportunities in future.
So, now, as a solution, there can be no better way out than knowing how to improve yourself in computer science.I shall provide you with few tips on enhancing your skills on this subject. Check them out!
How to improve in computer science?
- Following your books
“Books are your best teachers.â€
Have you heard this popular saying? Indeed, books can give you the best elaborate knowledge on a particular subject. And for one like a computer, without having the in- depth theoretical knowledge, you won’t be able to understand the practical programming.
There are many books available in the market on various topics of computer science. Get hold of them and go through during your leisure time.
One tip –Don’t consider these books as your academic references. Read them just to know, and you’ll automatically learn the important points.
- Online research
If books are a boring option for you killing your free time, why not try out online research? For adequate instant results, the internet is the answer today. There are millions of different ways, strategies, methods, etc. uploaded to Google and you can always access those.
Through online research, you can enhance your ideas and get access to many online references.
- Attend your practical classes
In your school, try not to miss out those practical classes of computer science. These are very essential in understanding the subject well and improving your skills. Once you have followed theory from books and online sources, next is to practice those. You will know where errors occur and how to solve them.
Another advantage is that you can directly interact with your teacher and discuss your queries. So, that will further clear out your doubts.
- Go for group studies
According to Wright, the best way to develop skills is by hanging around with a group who shares the same interest. So, if you study together with your friends, there will be discussion and sharing of ideas and knowledge to improve your expertise. I guess, this option is more interesting than attending classes, isn’t it?
- Practice back home
“Practice makes a man perfect†– a very old proverb is apt in this aspect.
No matter how much you attend classes regularly, your study is incomplete unless you practice at home. Revising or exploring a particular topic will always help you gain an expanded idea; moreover, your concepts will be further cleared.
Also, while you are doing programming, make sure to think like a computer as it is a very challenging mental task and will help you solve easily. That’s a trick!
Another major way to improve: Doing assignments!
Yes! Assignments. I know students run the other way hearing homework or assignments; but what to do, they are important and helpful. Wondering how can these project-works help?
Well, your teacher assigns you projects and assignments so that you can have a better understanding of the subject. Look! Logic is simple. While you work on an assignment, you need to do a thorough research work on the topic. This will enhance your idea and help you know further unknown facets of computer science.
Also, working on assignments will make you revise the concepts you have already learnt in school. Hence, this whole thing will bring positive outcomes during your examination. You don’t have to put extra effort into preparation.
So, assignments are helpful! You just need to know the benefits and go ahead.
Additional tips for students of computer science:Â
Apart from these, I would love to share with you some more tips, essential for all computer science students.Read on!
- Give more importance to mathematics:
In computer science, mathematics is all over; so never ignore this subject simultaneously. Here are few examplesof how maths is required –
- In software engineering –while working on complexity of algorithms
- While working with hardware –designing of logical circuits and finite state machines
- In research level –concepts of statistics and probability are used
- In gaming programmes –to create 3D environments
So, maths is of great importance while you are learning computer science. Practice that to improve.
- Procrastination – your biggest enemy:
Well, I know many people have already given you this suggestion, but procrastination is actually the worst enemy of learning computer science. Especially, when you get an assignment, never keep it pending for the ‘next’ day (that probably seems never to arrive). Rather, start working on it from the very first day. The benefit is, if you find any error or cannot get the logic, you will have ample time to consult your teacher or can use other resources as well.
What do you mean by other resources?
Other resources mean–
- Parents:
You can always take help from your parents in solving your computer science assignments. They can come up with effective solutions, you never know.
- Private tutors:
If parents are not available or have less knowledge on the subject, you can seek help from a private tutor. They will give you a more personalised guidance on your project.
- Online homework help services:
Don’t have time to go to tutors? The third option is seeking assistance from online homework help services, presently gaining wide popularity. They will work on your project while you can focus on different subjects. What more is that, you could directly talk to the experts and clear your doubts, if you are not that comfortable with your teacher.
So, availing these online homework help services for doing your assignment will be an effective shortcut to learning computer science. Anyway, you have to practice and learn to improve your skills. This, in turn, helps in acquiring good grades in exams as well.