In this interview with Kristin Stephens-Martinez, we discuss learning CS in large classes (e.g., 200+ students), the winding and challenging journey through education and research, recognizing the importance of representation and providing support for underrepresented identities, the benefits of peer instruction, Kristin’s podcast (CS-Ed Podcast), the disconnect between research on education and practice in the classroom, and much more.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

00:59 Kristin introducing herself

02:45 Personalizing learning in large classes

07:41 How does Kristin personalize assignments in large classes?

10:38 Collaborating with colleagues on assignments

15:18 Kristin's journey into CS education

27:13 Recommendations for improving representation and equity

35:09 What Kristin wishes there was more research on

40:04 Peer-to-peer learning at scale

45:27 What Kristin hopes listeners learn from her own podcast

48:13 What has surprised Kristin about her own podcast

49:53 How Kristin iterates on her teaching ability

58:25 How Kristin prevents burnout

01:08:13 How to connect with Kristin

01:09:19 Outro