Teaching Python

Episode 147: The Power of Teaching APIs

March 24th, 2025  |  40 mins 5 secs

apis, education, python, teaching

Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes take a deep dive into teaching APIs, sharing practical lessons, amusing anecdotes, and insights into integrating APIs into a comprehensive coding curriculum.

Episode 139: Code Your Dreams with Brianne Caplan

November 24th, 2024  |  44 mins 41 secs

community, education, python

In Episode 139 of Teaching Python, Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes catch up with Brianne Caplan, founder of Code Your Dreams. They discuss the evolution of coding education, embracing failure, and innovative projects from kindergarten through adult learners, including mindfulness apps and community-driven police transparency solutions. Join them for an inspiring conversation about leveraging technology to impact communities positively.

Episode 136: Learning Python with Dr. Chuck

August 11th, 2024  |  54 mins 59 secs

computer science, dr. chuck, education, high school curriculum, online learning, practical applications, programming, python, remote internships, teaching tips

Kelly and Sean chat with Dr. Chuck Severance, author of the most popular online Python course in the world, about making programming accessible to everyone, the importance of practical applications in learning, and the potential of remote internships in programming education.

Episode 128: From Blocks to Code with PickCode

March 24th, 2024  |  41 mins 46 secs

block coding, education, text coding

In this episode of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes explore the transition from block to text coding with guest Charlie Meyer, co-founder and CEO of Pick Code. The discussion delves into the importance of making coding engaging and accessible for learners, alongside sharing personal coding stories and insights into teaching methodologies and tools designed to foster confidence and fun in coding education.

Episode 121: The Board of Knowledge

November 24th, 2023  |  16 mins 44 secs

classroom tools, coding, coding concepts, cognitive load, computer science, dual coding, education, learning strategies, python, scaffolding, teaching techniques

Episode 120: Quick Bites: Failing

November 8th, 2023  |  18 mins 12 secs

education, learning, programming, python, quick bite, teaching

In this quick bite episode, Sean & Kelly talk about the critical role of failing in learning. Not just that it happens but that it's essential for real learning to take place.

Episode 118: Quick Bites: Testing Student Code

October 21st, 2023  |  15 mins 19 secs

coding, computer science, education, programming, python, testing

Today, we'll talk about how to test students' code using automated tools. For example, the unit testing built into Replit's Teams for Education allows students to see if their code is correct, while teachers can quickly assess dozens of submissions. We'll also talk about potential pitfalls that can disrupt or distract from learning.

Episode 116: NLP with Ines Montani

September 9th, 2023  |  1 hr 2 mins

ai(artificial intelligence), classroom projects, computer science, data annotation, data science, education, educational technology, language analysis, language processing

In episode 116 of the Teaching Python podcast, Kelly Paredes & Sean Tibor discuss Natural Language Processing with expert Ines Montani. They explore Python's role in NLP, language complexities, label design, and classroom applications, including a Raspberry Pi-powered "magic mirror" project.

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.

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.