Teaching Python

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!

Episode 77: The Power of Bots in the Computer Science Classroom

October 15th, 2021  |  46 mins 1 sec

finch, python, robotics, teaching

Episode 76: Current Teaching Experiments

September 28th, 2021  |  37 mins 45 secs

code reviews, coding, python, teaching, testing

Kelly and Sean discuss their latest experiments in the classroom, including student peer code reviews, testing code for correctness, and creating comfy environments for coding.

Episode 75: Lunch with Kelly & Sean

September 9th, 2021  |  47 mins 5 secs

livestream, python, teaching

A lunchtime livestream with Kelly and Sean talking about setting up learning environments for students, coaching and setting high expectations for students, and the new tools we're using this year for teaching code.

Episode 73: Designing Curriculum with Quinten Sheriff

July 23rd, 2021  |  56 mins 17 secs

curriculum, python, teaching

The Teaching Python podcast speaks with Quinten Sheriff COncordia , an Instructional Designer, e-learning implementation specialist, and curriculum developer with global experience on four continents. A systems thinker who uses instructional models such as ADDIE, AGILE, SAM, ARCS.

In this episode, we will explore topics such as designing curriculum for the next year, and what it means to design for instruction versus designing for content.

Episode 72: Catching Up

July 6th, 2021  |  1 hr 5 mins

learning, machine learning, python, teaching

It's been a few weeks since we recorded, so this week's episode is all about catching up on listener questions and mail. Highlights include the new AWS machine learning course we're taking, whether we'd rather be teachers or coders, and the new Adafruit hardware we're trying.

Episode 71: Summer Professional Development with John Mikton

June 21st, 2021  |  1 hr 16 mins

learning, professional development, python, summer, teaching

With summer finally here in the northern hemisphere, Kelly and Sean meet with John Mikton from the Principals Training Center to talk about professional development resources for teachers during these long summer days. From technical resources to pedagogical research to classroom layout ideas, we'll talk about some of the things we're excited to learn this summer.

Episode 69: Teaching with PyCharm Edu

May 26th, 2021  |  59 mins 16 secs

ide, pycharm, python

Continuing our Education IDE series, Kelly and Sean talk with Valentina Kiryushkina, a developer on the PyCharm Edu team to learn all about how JetBrains supports teaching and learning Python. With everything from online courses to creating classroom assignments, we're sure you'll find something to like about PyCharm Edu.

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.