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🌍 Java in Education Wiki

Empowering the Next Generation of Developers

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✨ Introduction

Java moves our world. Java helps you stay safe, connected with your friends and family, and grow every day. It powers apps on your phone, enterprise cloud systems, and even the latest frontiers like Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and more.

Think of any industry and you’ll see Java there — from banking, health, commerce, gaming, insurance, education, to cutting-edge tech. A mature and trusted ecosystem, Java has adapted to changing business needs over the years and remains relevant and popular.

As we celebrate 30 years of Java technology in 2025, let’s pass the baton to the next generation. Participate in encouraging young developers to code in Java by engaging with local educational communities.

🌍 This effort is global, JUG-led, and supported by the JCP program.
💡 Our world. Moved by Java!

Join us to grow your local community and keep Java alive for future innovators.
Hashtag: #MovedByJava

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✨ Purpose

This wiki helps JUGs promote Java in their local educational institutions.

Goals:

  • 🏫 Bridge the gap between education and industry.
  • 🤝 Provide networking, mentoring, knowledge, and internships.
  • 🔧 Share open-source assignments and real-world projects.
  • 💡 Break myths about Modern Java and showcase its power.

📂 Materials

1. Java Feature Enhancements & JSR 381 (click to expand)

Abstract: Discusses Java feature enhancements and Machine Learning (JSR 381 Visual Recognition).

2. Java in Education for JUGs v2.5 – Modern Features (click to expand)

Target Audience: Educators, CS instructors, students, and developers.

Abstract:
Covers Java SE 9–25 enhancements, modern coding examples, and comparisons with other languages.

  • Java is used by 95% of global employers for mission-critical systems.
  • Strengths include object-orientation, write-once-run-anywhere, multithreading, UI libraries, and a global ecosystem.
  • Helps educators defend their choice of Java in classrooms and guides students toward career success.
  • As Java evolves, so will this presentation — showing how a career in software development should begin with Java.
3. What is Java & Why Should You Learn It? (click to expand)

Target Audience:

  • With programming background → High school students, university students, new developers.
  • With no CS background → Beginners curious about coding.

Abstract:
Java powers global platforms like Wikipedia, Spotify, Google, Amazon. Java developers are among the highest paid worldwide.
This talk explains:

  • What Java is and how it solves real-world problems.
  • How it supports career growth and certification.
  • Why it remains one of the leading programming languages.
  • How joining JUGs builds networks and leads to internships/jobs.
    Come for Java; stay for all the fun!
4. A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer (click to expand)

Target Audience: Students curious about software engineering careers.
Abstract: Sample presentations by professionals that inspire students by showing real-world engineering roles and their impact.

🤝 How JUGs Can Participate

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🟢 How to Get Started

🏫 At Universities

  • Reach out to professors, assistants, and student associations.
  • Host Java hack days, guest lectures, or CS workshops.
  • Offer internships and help update curricula.
  • Share Oracle Java Certification opportunities.
  • Hold JUG meetings (virtual or in-person) for students.

🎒 At Secondary Schools

  • Start with 1–2 target schools to build relationships.
  • Host a “Meet a Programmer” day.
  • Run 2–3 hour workshops with teachers’ support.
  • Share Devoxx4Kids and Oracle Academy materials.
  • Encourage teachers to use tools like Scratch, Alice, BlueJ, Greenfoot.
  • Invite teachers/students to JUG meetups.

🎥 Videos

Hear from global leaders, champions, and educators:

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👉 Want to contribute? Submit your video here

🌟 Experience of JUG Leaders and Their Success Stories

🎓 Oracle Academy

👩‍💻 Junior Java Developer Meetings

📘 Information Hosted on Wiki Page

  • Session resources (slides, templates, recordings).
  • Devoxx4Kids materials.
  • Oracle University courses.
  • Ken Fogel’s presentation: Why Java.
  • “How to Get Started” session templates.
  • Tips for connecting with educators.
  • Suggested session types (50 min, half-day, full-day).

🔧 Resources

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👩‍🎓 For Students

👩‍🏫 For Teachers & Educators

👥 For JUG Leaders

🌍 General / Community

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