In this interview with Josh Sheldon, we discuss computational action, designing exploratory professional development experiences, learning how to listen to and empathize with students, applying SEL with teachers, the future of teaching and learning, the problems with external influences on CS education, and so much more.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

00:43 Josh introducing himself

01:12 How Josh got into computer science education

04:51 What is computational action?

09:29 Schooling becomes less creative and more recreative

10:42 Josh's advice for designing professional development

13:17 Listening with empathy

15:31 How Josh learned to listen to students with empathy

17:50 SEL is important for both students + teachers

20:32 Changes Josh would make to the system of education

23:03 How Josh's philosophy + understandings of education has changed over time

26:27 What motivates Josh

28:52 The future of education + learning

32:01 Viewing education as a complex system

35:54 Problematizing CS discourse + generative AI

41:49 Ensuring equity is a part of the future with AI

47:28 How Josh tries to prevent burnout

49:02 When corporations take priority over education

51:56 Should CS teachers be paid the same rate as other subject areas?

53:52 A thank you from Josh

54:38 How to connect with Josh

54:48 Outro