Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 14 in total of Teaching Python with the tag “programming”.
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Episode 150: LLMs with Simon WIllison
August 28th, 2025 | 1 hr 36 mins
ai, coding, curriculum, django, education, llm, programming, prompt injection, python, security, simon willison, teaching
Kelly and Sean chat with Simon Willison about the promises and perils of using large language models in Python education. They explore how LLMs can accelerate learning while discussing security concerns like prompt injection, the importance of building foundational skills before introducing AI tools, and strategies for maintaining student engagement in an AI-powered world.
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Episode 140: Girls Programming Network with Renee Noble
December 1st, 2024 | 1 hr 54 secs
equity, girls, programming
Sean and Kelly welcome Renee Noble, a Microsoft Cloud Advocate and CEO of a nonprofit focused on empowering women and gender-diverse individuals in tech. Renee shares her journey in tech, the impact of the Girls Programming Network, and insights on creating supportive, inclusive learning environments. The conversation also delves into the importance of role models and the multifaceted role of an advocate in the tech industry.
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Episode 138: Innovative Coding Education with Pamela Fox
September 30th, 2024 | 56 mins 11 secs
cloud, programming, python, web
Pamela Fox, Principal Developer Advocate at Microsoft, joins hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes in episode 138 to discuss the intersection of teaching, coding, and creating. They delve into Python in the cloud, static website, functional and recursive programming, and the impact of making programming accessible and engaging for all learners.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 117: Intermediate Python With Yasoob Khalid
October 11th, 2023 | 58 mins 58 secs
coding, programming, python, technology
This week, Kelly and Sean sit down with Yasoob Khalid, author of Practical Python Projects and Intermediate Python to talk about what's next after learning the basics.
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Episode 100: Celebrating Motivation (with @mkennedy & @brianokken)
November 5th, 2022 | 46 mins 15 secs
programming, python, teaching
After 100 episodes of Teaching Python, Kelly and Sean invite some friends of the show to share how they stay motivated.
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Episode 67: Mu Editor: Part 1 of the Education IDE Series
May 11th, 2021 | 56 mins 59 secs
editors, mu, programming, python
Kelly and Sean kick off part 1 of their Education IDE series with Nick Tollervey and the Mu Editor, a Python editor for beginners with modes for "pure Python," MicroPython, CircuitPython, PyGame, Flask web apps, and more.
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Episode 60: Shooting the "Stuff"
January 29th, 2021 | 41 mins 27 secs
learning, programming, python, teaching
A grab bag of topics this week with Kelly and Sean. From using NLTK to summarize speeches by civil rights leader Martin Luther King to plotting Parler data from the Capitol incident on Jan 6 to WiFi-enabled washing machines.