Blog Prompt: If you could change the world by developing a device using computer science, what would it be and how would it change the world we live in? Describe it in one paragraph.

I've noticed that I, and many others, often have tons of homework, even at times when we would do fine without. I'd develop a program that could analyze each individuals' mind and determine what kind of academic help they need. Often times, we are burdened with homework that doesn't actually help us, even if it gives us practice, because we already know that topic or subject so well. The program would be a small device that would attach to any part of your skin. At the beginning of each school year, you would enter which classes you are taking and it would follow your progress and decide when you don't need any further help. It would go through and decide which subjects you need the most work on and which ones you have already learned well. The device would have a screen to display which subjects you should no longer study, and have abbreviations for each one. For example, perhaps GEO for geometry or PHY for physics. The individual would continue taking the class, but would no longer be burdened with homework that only takes up time that they could be using to work on things that they really need help on.

Today's camp session went really well. I particularly enjoyed doing HTML. I look forward to seeing everyone's finished products!