Microsoft teaches Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez to code on a Surface Pro 3

The most important skill that any young person should learn nowadays is coding, or programming. By learning to code, you can create anything -- your mind becomes your only limitation.

Unfortunately, many girls shy away from computers and science, for various reasons. Some people blame a male-dominated culture, and yeah, there is probably something to that. Don't forget, American women couldn't vote until 1920! Many companies and organizations are trying to encourage girls to code, one of which is Microsoft. Today, the company announces that it taught Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend, singer Selena Gomez, to code using a Surface Pro 3! This will be broadcast on TV and will hopefully inspire both boys and girls.

"I'm extremely grateful and excited to be a part of the first We Day in Illinois and the first national broadcast of We Day. My onstage moment at the event was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Not only did I get to talk to thousands of students about how anyone can learn to code and the work that I’ve done to help young women in my community get involved with technology, but I also got to interact with Selena Gomez on stage and even teach her how to code", says Abril Vela, of Microsoft YouthSpark.

Vela further explains, "We Day is an event for students to help inspire them to make a difference in the world through volunteering and becoming active in our local and global communities. The movement is sweeping across the nation and my goal at the event was to help students understand how technology can help them achieve more with their projects. I think it is important for every young person to get involved with coding, whether learning a new skill or thinking about career opportunities".

If you have a son or daughter that has an interest in coding, you should have them watch Abril Vela of Microsoft YouthSpark teach Selena Gomez to code on national TV tomorrow. Yes, tune your television to ABC, August 21 at 8pm ET. As you can see in the top image, Ms. Vela is using a Surface Pro 3 on her lap. This should be a very cool television moment!

Will you watch Selena Gomez learn to code tomorrow? Tell me in the comments.