Join Sean and Kelly as they chat with Sheena O'Connell about her incredible work in education, from teaching coding bootcamps in South Africa to running teamwork courses for professionals. They dive deep into soft skills training, psychological safety in teams, and how cultural concepts like Ubuntu influence collaborative learning and development.| Teaching Python
Educators, developers, and content creators gather at PyCon US 2025 to candidly discuss the evolving role of AI in education. Through a series of open mic reflections, participants share personal experiences, challenges, and philosophies about integrating AI into teaching, learning, and coding. The conversation explores the benefits, pitfalls, and future directions of AI-assisted education, highlighting both practical classroom strategies and broader ethical considerations.| Teaching Python
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.| Teaching Python
In episode 146 of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster Perez delve into the newly established Python Education and Outreach Work Group, featuring guests Cheuk Ting Ho and Keith Murray. The group, aimed at enhancing Python education within the community, outlines its mission to gather feedback on educational resources and support initiatives like the Education Summit at PyCon US. Keith and Cheuk discuss their backgrounds and roles within the Python Software Foundation, emphasiz...| Teaching Python
In episode 145 of Teaching Python, Sean and Kelly discuss their six-year journey, the shift in computer science education, and the impact of AI on coding. Key topics include their new experiences with Blue Sky, the evolution of job roles in the tech industry, the enduring importance of fundamental coding skills, and their ongoing commitment to CS education. The episode also highlights upcoming events, collaborations, and celebrates their wins over the past years.| Teaching Python
In episode 144 of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes are joined by special guest Kudzayi Bamhare from Zimbabwe. They dive into the important topic of Python education as a driver of innovation in Africa, focusing specifically on the challenges and opportunities in Zimbabwe. The conversation covers how coding communities are forming and thriving despite various hurdles, and how inclusive environments can foster learning and growth in the tech industry. Kudzayi shares ...| Teaching Python
In Episode 143 of Teaching Python, Sean and Kelly sit down with Dr. John Chapin, a renowned computer science teacher and presenter at CSTA, to explore the transformative power of Computational Thinking 2.0 in CS education. They discuss its practical applications, the importance of Python and data science in modern curricula, and the future of teaching coding and machine learning.| Teaching Python
In Episode 142 of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes are joined by Kelly Powers, a fellow middle school educator and curriculum designer, to explore the dynamic world of middle school instruction. As a passionate advocate for computational thinking, Powers shares valuable insights on introducing students to the concepts of AI, data science, and cybersecurity in a way that is both rigorous and joyful. Topics Covered Engaging Middle School Students: Strategies for capt...| Teaching Python
In this episode, hosts Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor are joined by Python expert Trey Hunner for an engaging and insightful conversation. Together, they explore the intricacies of teaching Python, the evolving role of AI in education, and the excitement of discovering new programming features. Join the conversation and be part of their exploration into the balance of fun and learning in the world of Python.| Teaching Python
In this episode of Teaching Python, Sean and Kelly are joined by Renee Noble, a dynamic Microsoft Cloud Advocate and CEO of a nonprofit dedicated to helping women and gender-diverse individuals learn to code. The discussion delves into Renee's inspiring journey from chemical engineering to tech advocacy, her role in the Girls Programming Network (GPN), and how she has helped thousands of individuals build their coding skills and confidence. Renee emphasizes the importance of creating inclusiv...| Teaching 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.| Teaching Python
In episode 138 of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes welcome Pamela Fox, a Principal Developer Advocate at Microsoft, to discuss the dynamic world of teaching, coding, and creating. Pamela shares her experiences working with Python in the cloud, emphasizing the various applications from serverless functions to web application backends using frameworks like Flask and Django. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how cloud-based environments like GitHub CodeSpa...| Teaching Python