In this interview with Katie Henry, we discuss the micro:bit and the do your :bit challenge, rhizomatic learning, the potential for CS for healing, and much more.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Introduction

01:11 Katie introducing herself

01:18 How Katie got into computer science education

02:04 An experience in education that continues to impact Katie

06:08 Unpacking bias in CS and CS education

07:01 Samething Katie believed when she first started working in education that she no longer believes

07:53 How Katie's experiences in education led to working at micro:bit

10:26 What is a micro:bit?

12:53 How can people program with micro:bits?

14:15 micro:bit accessories

14:58 How can kids use micro:bits?

19:44 What is the "do your :bit" challenge?

22:10 What pedagogies foster creativity?

25:23 An inquiry-based approach to standards

26:53 Rhizomatic learning in the classroom

36:38 What do you hope kids create through rhizomatic learning?

37:34 What Katie wishes there was more research on

46:08 Why I care about CS education

48:39 How to connect with Katie