In this episode I unpack my dissertation, which explores the intersections of videogames, music, and computer science education.
Read MoreIn this episode I introduce approaches to using Scratch for project-based learning, including backwards, inquiry-based, and emergent project designs.
Read MoreIn this episode I describe considerations for facilitating multiple programming languages in one space.
Read MoreBuilding off the previous episode on depression, suicide, and CS education, this episode is a supercut of guests responding to how they take care of themselves and stave off burnout. If you have not done so yet, I highly recommend listening to part 1, part 2, and part 3 to hear perspectives from other guests.
Read MoreIn honor of national suicide prevention week, in this week’s episode replay I read a paper I wrote on the topic of depression, suicide, and computer science education. This paper is formatted into the following sections: 1) A vignette on my own experiences coping with depression and suicide; 2) Statistics on depression and suicide as it relates to various populations computer science educators work with; 3) A vignette of a computer science educator helping a student through depression and suicidal thoughts; 4) Risk factors and warning signs; 5) Suggestions for providing support; 6) A vignette from a computer science educator's perspective on a student who committed suicide; and 7) Closing thoughts.
If you or anyone you know are experiencing signs of depression or suicidal ideation, please reach out to local healthcare professionals or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Read MoreIn this episode I unpack the impact of an apprenticeship of observation and what computer science educators can do about it.
Read MoreIn this episode I unpack Loehr and Schwartz’s (2001) publication titled “The making of a corporate athlete",” which provides some suggestions relevant to educators interested in performing at their best by focusing on rest and recovery.
Read MoreIn the 200th episode of the #CSK8 Podcast I want to take a moment to thank everyone for listening over the years and to share some thoughts around the content I’m creating and the future of this podcast.
Read MoreIn this episode I discuss an approach I’ve used for encouraging critical thinking and dialogue through individualized feedback and group discussion.
Read MoreIn this episode I unpack Kumar and Worsley’s (2023) publication titled “Scratch for sports: Athletic drills as a platform for experiencing, understanding, and developing AI-driven apps,” which summarizes explorations of the intersections of computer science and physical education.
Read MoreIn this episode I unpack Obermüller, Greifenstein, and Fraser’s (2023) publication titled “Effects of automated feedback in Scratch programming tutorials,” which investigates the impact of two different types of hint generating approaches among two different classes.
Read MoreIn this episode I talk about political and corporate influences that we need to talk about as a field.
In this episode I provide some suggestions for setting up your computer lab and talk about their impacts on teaching and learning computer science.
Read MoreInstead of an episode today I have two quick requests: Check out CSTA’s conference going on this week and consider volunteering with CSTA.
Read MoreIn this episode I unpack Tobias, Campbell, and Greco’s (2015) publication titled “Bringing curriculum to life: Enacting project-based learning in music programs” to explore how computer science educators could incorporate project-based learning in their classroom.
Read MoreIn this episode I talk about how you can use Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process to encourage feedback and dialogue among students around the projects they create.
Read MoreIn this episode I provide a framework for how districts and educators can get started with computer science education for free.
Read MoreIn this episode I ask Bard and ChatGPT what the future of education looks like and probe these platforms to get a pulse on what computer science education looks like according to responses from large language models.
Read MoreIn this episode I unpack Olari, Tenório, and Romeike’s (2023) publication titled “Introducing artificial intelligence literacy in schools: A review of competence areas, pedagogical approaches, contexts and formats,” which is a review of literature exploring how researchers from 31 papers investigated AI-related literacies in schools.
Read MoreIn this interview with Michael Horn, we discuss computational literacies vs computational thinking, power in literacy, cultural imperialism, the impact of programming language on identity, the intersections of music and CS, and so much more.
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