[orr94]

I know many fine sysadmins and network engineers that couldn't code anything to save their lives. Coding is one of many ways to contribute in IT, and a lack of coding knowledge doesn't preclude one from understanding how technology works. Conversely, I have met several programmers that have a surprising lack of understanding of anything that goes on outside their code. Teaching everyone to code will not magically prepare them for the future, nor will a lack of coding knowledge prevent them from functioning in a high tech society.

Now, making technology a bigger part of the curriculum? I think that is a good idea.

[DanEdge]

I'm sure you're right but I also think there are many kids who have probably never even thought about the mechanics of what goes on behind the web sites they visit, the games they play (and everything else vaguely tech related they come into contact with on a daily basis). So maybe it will, at the very least, introduce more kids to the fun that can be had, and ultimately, to careers in the sector.