About the show
Welcome to "Teaching Python Podcast,” the go-to podcast for anyone interested in the intersection of education and coding. Hosted by Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor, this podcast dives into the thrills and challenges of teaching middle school computer science through the engaging and versatile Python programming language.
About the Hosts:
- Kelly Paredes brings a wealth of global experience in curriculum design and currently inspires sixth and eighth graders at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Celebrating her seventh year of integrating Python into her teaching, Kelly has a knack for making complex concepts accessible and exciting.
- Sean Tibor, a Senior Cloud Engineer at Mondelez International, draws from a rich background that spans marketing, database design, and digital agency leadership. Having taught Python to seventh and eighth graders at Pine Crest School, Sean now extends his expertise by supporting interns and tutoring students in Python.
Explore with Us:
- Engaging Lessons: Discover how we make Python programming both fun and accessible for young learners, equipping them with the skills to tackle real-world problems.
- Classroom Insights: Experience our journey through both triumphs and trials in the classroom, and learn what it takes to foster a vibrant learning environment.
- Expert Interviews: Gain valuable perspectives from interviews with fellow educators and industry experts, who share their top strategies and success stories in coding education.
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Episodes
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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)”
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.