#CSK8 Podcast - A podcast for computer science educators

In this episode I provide a framework for how districts and educators can get started with computer science education for free.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

00:22 The problem I hope to address in this episode

03:52 Brief summary of why I'm qualified to address this problem

04:45 Why am I giving this content away for free?

06:18 You can do this

06:56 Step 1: Setting a vision

10:10 Step 2: Develop a plan

14:48 Step 3: Reverse engineer CS education

21:53 Step 4: Teach CS

23:57 Step 5: Reflect, refine, and share

27:01 Thanks for listening and sharing with others!

In this episode I unpack my dissertation, which explores the intersections of videogames, music, and computer science education.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Problems with "integration"

01:29 Themes

01:47 Quick overview of chapters 1-3

04:37 Chapter 4

04:51 Composition practices

05:26 Performance practices

06:01 Maker practices

09:04 Coding practices

12:22 Chapter 5: Multidisciplinarity

13:46 Chapter 6: Implications

20:17 Thanks for listening!

In this episode I introduce approaches to using Scratch for project-based learning, including backwards, inquiry-based, and emergent project designs.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

00:22 What is project-based learning?

01:15 Project continuum

03:31 Project prompts

04:23 Storyboard questions

05:07 Steps for creating a project

06:46 Three more frameworks for project-based learning

07:01 Backward design projects

08:25 Inquiry-based projects

09:36 Emergent projects

10:33 If using a sequential curriculum...

11:28 A point of clarification

11:51 Scratch resources to explore

12:59 Podcasts to learn more

13:44 Rhizomatic project-based learning

14:29 Outro

In this episode I describe considerations for facilitating multiple programming languages in one space.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

01:49 What my classes looked like

09:04 Start small and gradually expand

10:08 Selecting a language or platform

11:42 Implementation suggestions

12:49 Supporting students

13:38 Room setups

14:41 Questions to ask when facilitating

16:03 A tool to help administrators

17:08 What this approach is informed by

17:22 If this approach is overwhelming to you...

18:19 Outro

Building 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.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

00:35 154 Decolonizing Education through SEL and PBL with Matinga Ragatz

02:43 156 See, What Had Happened with Andre Daughty

09:18 165 Intersections of Equity, Making, and Computer Science with Roxana Hadad

18:24 173 Empathetic Listening in Computer Science with Josh Sheldon

19:38 189 Computational Literacies with Michael Horn

22:25 More resources around burnout

22:47 Outro

Note: 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

In 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.

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Learn more about National Suicide Prevention Month/Week/Day.

How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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0:00 Intro

4:38 Vignette 1: Jared

10:45 Statistics on suicide

17:44 Statics on depression

20:30 Vignette 2: Chris and Elliott

28:14 Risk factors and warning signs

32:28 Suggestions for providing support

37:04 Vignette 3: Alex and Sam

40:55 Closing thoughts

In this episode I unpack the impact of an apprenticeship of observation and what computer science educators can do about it.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 What is the apprenticeship of observation?

00:46 Why apprenticeship of observation is important for educators to know about

02:23 The problems that arise from the apprenticeship of observation

06:49 What can educators do about the apprenticeship of observation?

16:35 We need to teach not just our students, but society as a whole

In 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.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

01:07 The high-performance pyramid

02:00 Ideal performance state

04:55 Physical capacity

09:05 Emotional capacity

12:32 Mental capacity

16:46 Spiritual capacity (it's not what you think)

19:15 Outro

In 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.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Thank you for listening!

00:47 Some changes I've made

01:57 What are your thoughts on the changes?

03:05 My plans for future content

06:00 Let me know what you think

06:10 Again, thank you! I appreciate you!

In this episode I discuss an approach I’ve used for encouraging critical thinking and dialogue through individualized feedback and group discussion.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 How do you encourage critical thinking and dialogue with the classes you work with?

00:53 An example of what this might look like

01:17 What the feedback looked like

01:57 Opening up individualized feedback for group discussion

02:54 A pebble in their shoe

03:15 What are your thoughts?

03:26 Answering a question about room setups

06:44 Outro