In this interview with Jason Bohrer, we discuss lessons learned coming into computer science education from another subject area, lessons learned working with CSTA chapters across the country (and during a pandemic), how CSTA has impacted the field and continues to evolve over time, how Jason continued to learn about CS without getting burned out, considering equity and inclusion when recruiting for CS education, CSTA’s new CS Teacher Standards, and much more.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

01:05 Jason introducing himself

01:19 How Jason got into CS education

04:38 Advice for recruiting students into CS classes

05:46 An experience in education that continues to impact Jason

08:15 How Jason's approach to education changed over time

13:19 How Jason's understanding of education continues to evolve with a national perspective

15:28 How CSTA has had a positive impact on the field

16:57 Upcoming changes to CSTA

19:08 How CSTA chapters have pivoted due to COVID

20:28 What have chapters learned from these pivots?

21:53 How chapters are trying to prevent "Zoom fatigue"

23:21 What's holding back CS education and what can we do about it?

26:46 How Jason iterates on his abilities

30:40 How Jason prevents burnout

32:30 Recommendations for improving equity and inclusion in CS education

37:43 What Jason wishes there was more research on

38:34 What's something a listen could help Jason with?

43:57 How to connect with Jason

47:17 Outro