Episode 14: Innovation In An Innovative Field
With their school's Innovation Institute coming up, Kelly and Sean explore the topic of innovation in education. How do you cultivate it in yourself and others? What skills help you become more innova...
7 Mars 201943min
Episode 13: Block-based Python with Josh Lowe
In this episode, Kelly and Sean talk to Joshua Lowe, a Python entrepreneur who invented Edublocks to help bridge the gap from Scratch to Edublocks and then into Python 3. Joshua started learning Pytho...
2 Mars 201935min
Episode 12: Intercontinental Python with Bob and Julian from PyBites
In this episode, Kelly and Sean meet Bob and Julian from PyBit.es to discuss strategies, and how to seek advice and motivation when learning Python. Bob is a driven Pythonista working as a software d...
21 Feb 201944min
Episode 11: Signs of True Learning
How do you know your students are really learning in Computer Science? In this episode, Sean and Kelly dig into developing the learner-centered classroom and some of the pedagogical philosophy of how ...
14 Feb 201930min
Episode 10: Teaching with Python Turtle
This week, we're discussing how to use a very old programming tool to teach modern concepts. That's right, it's the return of the Turtle tool! Kelly and Sean will explore why this Python 2-era library...
4 Feb 201937min
Episode 9: Python For Future Engineers
This week, we're joined by Peter Kazarinoff, Professor of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Portland Community College to discuss how adult learners can learn Python, the use of Jupyter notebo...
29 Jan 20191h 1min
Episode 8: Persistence in Python
Persistence is defined as the ability to stick with something. In the educational world it is often used interchangeably with the phrases: Sticktoitiveness, grit or perseverance. In this episode, we...
21 Jan 201937min
Episode 7: Teaching with the BBC micro:bit
In this week's episode, Kelly and Sean discuss one of the tools that we like to use in class: the BBC micro:bit. Thanks to the instant feedback and physical/tactile nature of the device, this inexpen...
15 Jan 201942min
