Teaching Python

Episode 88: Data Science Careers

April 5th, 2022 | 48 mins 9 secs

careers, data science, python, teaching

We welcome Michael Galarnyk. Michael currently teaches Python for Data Visualization for LinkedIn Learning, Data Analytics using Python for UCSD Extension, Machine Learning Fundamentals for UCSD Extension, and Machine Learning with Python for Stanford Continuing Studies. He has previously taught Essential Python for Global Knowledge and Data Science (Python) at General Assembly.

Episode 87: Cybersecurity Careers

March 23rd, 2022 | 42 mins 37 secs

careers, cybersecurity, python

Episode 86: Thinking Globally

March 6th, 2022 | 56 mins 15 secs

futurism, predictions, technology

In this episode, Sean and Kelly talk about the future. Looking into the past 20 years+ years of teaching and looking back at how we were taught as children, what has changed? Just as our teachers prepared us for our present, how are we preparing our students?

Episode 85: Teaching the Basics with Requests

February 16th, 2022 | 43 mins 28 secs

beginners, learning, python, requests, teaching

Most people think of Requests as an intermediate or advanced area of Python, but what happens when we turn it loose on beginner programmers? Spoiler - lots of learning and surprises!

Episode 84: Global Computer Science with Will Richardson

January 31st, 2022 | 46 mins 26 secs

education, global, learning, teaching

Continuing on conversations about tech for good, helping our students build global competence, and preparing our children to be successful in an ever increasing digital world, Kelly and Sean speak with Will Richardson, founder of the Big Questions Institute.

Episode 83: 2021 Year in Review (or something)

January 17th, 2022 | 51 mins 4 secs

2021, education, learning, python, reflection, teaching

This week, Kelly and Sean look over all that happened in 2021 for Teaching Python and commit to some bigger goals for 2022. What were the highlights according to our co-hosts?

Episode 82: Helping Kids Navigate the Online World with Richard Culatta

January 3rd, 2022 | 1 hr 4 mins

coding, computer science, digital citizenship, education, teaching

In this episode of Teaching Python, Kelly and Sean speak with Richard Culatta CEO of International Society for Technology in Education and author of the book, “Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World and discuss ways that we can keep kids coding and being “active citizens” in their online and physical world!

Episode 81: Holiday Gift Guide

December 13th, 2021 | 35 mins 29 secs

games, gifts, technology, toys

It's the most wonderful time of the year as Kelly and Sean put together a gift guide for techie kids! From transformable robots to glowing toys to soldering stations, we cover the items on our lists for the holidays. Check the show notes for links that support the podcast!

Episode 80: Reaching for the Stars with Dr. Becky Smethurst

November 29th, 2021 | 45 mins 46 secs

astrophysics, education, python, science, space

This week Sean and Kelly are joined by Dr. Becky Smethurst from Oxford to talk about code and science. Dr. Becky is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Each week, she publishes a video on her YouTube channel explaining a bit about space,

Episode 79: Working with Student Data

November 18th, 2021 | 39 mins 58 secs

data, education, python, student data, teaching

This episode is all about working with the data we generate for students, whether it's in the classroom, your school, or your district. Special guest star Rusti Gregory joins us to talk about his transition from the classroom to the data manager role.

Episode 78: Python Hardware in the Classroom

November 3rd, 2021 | 1 hr 5 mins

circuitpython, hardware, micropython, python, teaching

Kelly and Sean revisit some of our favorite hardware that we use to teach Python. From the various versions of the BBC micro:bit to the ecosystem of CircuitPython boards, we talk about all the pros and cons!

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