An effective strategy for teaching and learning is to rely on well structured exercises and collaboration for practicing the material. In this episode long time Python trainer Reuven Lerner reflects on the lessons that he has learned in the 5 years since his first appearance on the show, how his teaching has evolved, and the ways that he has incorporated more hands-on experiences into his lessons. This was a great conversation about the benefits of being deliberate in your approach to ongoing education in the field of technology, as well as having some helpful references for ways to keep your own skills sharp.

Introductions

How did you get introduced to Python?

In your first appearance on the show back in episode 2 we talked about your experience as a Python trainer. How has your teaching style evolved in the past 5 years?

What have you found to be some of the most helpful and effective tactics in your training?

From the learner perspective, what are some strategies that you recommend for retaining information, particularly in the context of gaining technical knowledge?

In-person training vs. real-time online training vs. recorded videos, advantages and disadvantages of each.

Blended learning, in which we combine aspects of the above

What is deliberate practice and how does it differ from the habits that many of us might default to?

The intro and outro music is from Requiem for a Fish The Freak Fandango Orchestra / CC BY-SA