About the show
Teaching Python is a podcast about Python programming, computer science education, AI literacy, software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data, and how people learn technical skills.
Hosted by Kelly Schuster-Paredes, Sean Tibor, and Julian Sequeira, the show is for educators, developers, technology leaders, and lifelong learners who want to better understand how Python connects to the wider world of computing. Episodes explore not only how people learn to code, but also how they build technical judgment, understand systems, evaluate AI-generated code, work with data, think about security, and move from beginner programming into real-world software development.
About the Hosts
Kelly Schuster-Paredes is a teacher who codes whose work has expanded from classroom computer science into AI strategy, curriculum design, professional learning, educational technology, and responsible technology adoption. Her background in Python and computer science education shapes her focus on learning, AI literacy, computational thinking, and what people need to understand in an AI-shaped world.
Sean Tibor is Vice President of Infrastructure and Cloud at Pfizer and a former computer science teacher. He brings expertise in cloud computing, infrastructure, engineering operations, and technical leadership, connecting what people learn about computing with how large-scale systems are actually built, operated, secured, and maintained.
Julian Sequiera is a technologist, Fractional CTO, and Senior Program Manager with more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, engineering operations, and large-scale technology programs. He is also the co-founder of PyBites, a Python learning platform and community that has helped thousands of developers improve their Python and software development skills.
What We Cover
- Python Programming and Computer Science Education: Learning Python, teaching programming, computational thinking, debugging, code literacy, and helping beginners build strong mental models.
- AI and AI Literacy: AI-assisted programming, evaluating AI-generated code, responsible AI use, human judgment, and what learners still need to understand when AI can produce code.
- Cloud, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity: Systems, networks, deployment, security, reliability, architecture, and the operational side of software.
- Data and Software Engineering: APIs, databases, testing, maintainability, version control, software design, and moving from simple scripts to real-world applications.
- Learning and Technical Growth: How people learn difficult technical concepts, get unstuck, build confidence, and develop the judgment needed to use technology well.
- Expert Interviews: Conversations with educators, developers, engineers, researchers, technology leaders, and others shaping the future of computing and technical education.
Teaching Python remains grounded in Python, but the conversation extends beyond syntax. The podcast explores the knowledge, skills, systems, and judgment people need to learn, build, and make responsible decisions with technology.
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Episodes
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Episode 114: The EduBlocks Evolution and Josh Lowe
August 6th, 2023 | 51 mins 2 secs
anaconda acquisition, coding education, coding for kids, creative learning, curriculum enhancement, edtech, edublocks, education revolution, education technology, educational empowerment, innovation in education, inspirational journey, learning innovation, student empowerment, student-centric learning, tech industry impact, teen entrepreneur, transformative education, young creator, young visionary
The Teaching Python podcast speaks with returning guest Josh Lowe, creator of Edublocks and newly installed Software Engineer at Anaconda.
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Episode 113: ChatGPT and Studying Teachers
July 31st, 2023 | 56 mins 25 secs
artificial intelligence, chatgpt, github copilot, python, teaching
This week we are joined by Philip Guo and Sam Lau, researchers at the University of California, San Diego. Philip and Sam have recently published research on how computer science instructors use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot in their classrooms. Join us to learn more about the data behind how generative AI is changing the way we teach computer science and coding.
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Episode 112: Dash, Plotly, and Learning
July 14th, 2023 | 45 mins 14 secs
dash, data, graphing, plotly, visualizations
In this episode, Kelly and Sean meet with Adam Schroeder, community manager at Plotly and author of The Book of Dash. We'll talk about how teachers can use data visualization in the classroom with Dash to bring data to life for their students.
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Episode 111: Generative AI with Eric Matthes
July 1st, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
Coming out of PyCon 2023's Education Summit, Eric Matthes joins Kelly and Sean to discuss the potential risks and rewards of generative AI like ChatGPT in education settings. Eric is the author of Python Crash Course and a former high school computer science teacher.
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Episode 110: CircuitPython with Kattni Rembor
June 23rd, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
adafruit, circuitpython, coding for kids, codingeducation, creative coding, digital literacy, diy electronics, educational technology, educationalpython, interactive learning, kattnirembor, maker education, microcontrollers, open source projects, programmingprojects, python tutorials, pythoncoding, pythonforbeginners, robotics, stem education, tech education, tech tutorials, women in tech
It's no secret that we're huge fans of CircuitPython and the plethora of boards from Adafruit that make learning more tactile and colorful. We chat with friend of the show Kattni Rembor, a Creative Engineer sponsored by Adafruit to talk about her work with CircuitPython and the vibrant community that has sprung up around it.
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Episode 109: What We Did on Our Podcast Sabbatical
May 30th, 2023 | 32 mins 58 secs
ai, computer science, continuous learning, education, finance, graduation, machine learning, mathematics, podcast, python, students, teaching python, teamwork, turtle
In this episode of the Teaching Python podcast, hosts Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor discuss their personal updates, celebrate the achievements of their former students, and anticipate future podcast activities. They express their pride in students moving on to study computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related fields in college. Kelly and Sean also hint at potentially inviting past students to the podcast and announce plans to enhance their Patreon community with exclusive benefits.
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Episode 108: Hardware for Learning
March 12th, 2023 | 43 mins 57 secs
advanced placement, coding, education, hardware, python
Kelly and Sean interview Ryan Dehmoubed, co-founder of JuiceMind, a startup focused on hardware and software for the K-12 computer science education market. Their initial products focus on the AP Computer Science curriculum with a goal of making coding more engaging while showing students the practical applications of coding.
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Episode 107: AI In The Middle School with Dr. Nisha Talagala
March 5th, 2023 | 47 mins 51 secs
artificial intelligence, machine learning, python, teaching
In this episode, Dr. Nisha Talagala from AIClub joins hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes to discuss the basics of teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for middle school students, including how AI is used in our daily lives, how to create your own AI projects, and why it's essential to understand the ethics of AI.
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Episode 106: Interview with Al Sweigart
February 23rd, 2023 | 56 mins 1 sec
education, python, writing
After years of being atop our "must-have guests" list, Kelly and Sean finally get to interview Al Sweigart, author of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, as well as many other books and courses that help people learn Python more effectively.
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Episode 105: PyCon Education Summit!
February 8th, 2023 | 11 mins 22 secs
conferences, education, pycon
Kelly and Sean are organizing the PyCon US Education Summit for 2023. Join us to learn more about the summit, what we've learned from attending, and how you can get involved.
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Episode 104: What We're Reading
January 24th, 2023 | 43 mins 33 secs
ai, books, data visualization, ml, pycon, python
In Episode 104 of the Teaching Python podcast, Kelly and Sean share their book recommendations, including "The Missing ReadMe," "Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence," "Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps," "Fluent Python" and the new edition of "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes. They share their wins of the week and announce their planning for the Education Summit at PyCon 2023.
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Episode 103: ChatGPT and Learning
January 5th, 2023 | 49 mins 34 secs
artificial intelligence, chatgpt, computer science education, critical thinking, education technology, learning, teaching
In this episode of Teaching Python, Kelly and Sean consider the potential effects of ChatGPT on computer science education. They explore the question of whether ChatGPT will assist or hinder the learning process, and consider ways in which this innovative artificial intelligence tool might be used beneficially.