Teaching Python

Episode 99: LIVE: The Art of Searching It Up

October 28th, 2022  |  48 mins 13 secs

The Teaching Python podcast speaks about how the Google Cycle can help support learning in Code. Teaching kids to “embrace the research side of Coding (and become great at this skill)”

Episode 98: Robotics with RobotLab

October 20th, 2022  |  49 mins 10 secs

coding, education, nao, robotics

The Teaching Python podcast speaks with Elad Inbar, founder of RobotLab and Robots for Education and how to improve student engagement by using robots.

Episode 97: Beyond Computer Science Classrooms

September 19th, 2022  |  46 mins 22 secs

computer science, math, physics, python, teaching

Sri Kundarthy, a student and EuroPython speaker joins Kelly and Sean to talk about bringing Python to other subject areas. From physics models to data manipulation to advanced algorithms, we talk about a wide range of applications for computer science outside of the computer science classroom.

Episode 96: Decoupling Grading

September 3rd, 2022  |  50 mins 35 secs

grading, python, technology

Kelly and Sean discuss how grading and learning are often confused with each other. We settle in for a chat about everything from intern projects to class challenges to communicating actual learning through grades. Settle in for an episode with just the co-hosts of Teaching Python!

Episode 95: Managing Your Teacher Workload

August 22nd, 2022  |  49 mins 12 secs

automation, python, teaching, workload

The Teaching Python podcast speaks with Pete Dring and the tools he has created to manage his workload while teaching computer science and Python. Join us to learn more about these tools and how you can use them to shift your workload from boring to exciting!

Episode 94: Anaconda in Education

August 1st, 2022  |  1 hr 3 mins

anaconda, coding, data science, education, learning, python

Sean and Kelly speak with Anaconda and their outreach program. Anaconda supports educators and learners with the ability to understand and interpret data. This leads to better decision-making and a world where people are empowered to create positive change.

Episode 93: Mission Encodeable

July 20th, 2022  |  44 mins 38 secs

learning, python, teaching

Harry and Anna are high-school students who are passionate about coding, engineering, and design. When they’re not doing their homework, they’re busy writing tutorials, designing website wireframes, and planning the next courses for Mission Encodable.

Episode 92: Let's Talk Teaching

July 13th, 2022  |  50 mins 15 secs

education, panel, python, teaching

In this episode, Sean and Kelly talk with Computer Science and STEM teachers about our wins, our failures, and all about teaching Python.

Episode 91: The New Beta Python Micro:bit Editor

May 31st, 2022  |  48 mins 43 secs

education, microbit, python, teaching

The Teaching Python podcast speaks with Giles Booth, the Educational Content Manager from the Micro:bit Educational Foundation about the work that they have been doing for the new web-based Python Editor for the micro:bit.

Episode 90: Equitable Learning

May 12th, 2022  |  56 mins 9 secs

computation, education, python

We welcome David Cavallo an entrepreneur in using technologies to improve learning and promote social equitable development. Our topic this week is computation learning and the reasons and methods for it.

PyConUS 2022 Debrief!

May 1st, 2022  |  36 mins 33 secs

conferences, education, pycon, python

Kelly and Sean debrief on PyCon US 2022 on Sunday morning before flying home. From the Education Summit to the Expo Hall to the Talk Track, we cover it all. Most importantly, we cover the best food and coffee to check out for next year in Salt Lake City!

Episode 89: FinTech Careers

April 20th, 2022  |  46 mins 44 secs

careers, finance, fintech, python

We welcome Xavier De Pauw Founder & co-CEO of lendX, a B2B fintech that is looking to revolutionize the alternative credit sector with its SaaS Enabled Marketplace.