Ranked #1
AI4ALL, Curriculum Development, and Gender Discourse with Sarah Judd
AI4ALL, Curriculum Development, and Gender Discourse with Sarah Judd
In this interview with Sarah Judd, we discuss what Sarah learned both in the classroom and as a CS curriculum writer, th... Read more
6 Jan 2020
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1hr 3mins
Ranked #2
Creative Coding: Programming for Personal Expression
Creative Coding: Programming for Personal Expression
In this episode I unpack Peppler and Kafai’s (2009) publication titled “Creative coding: Programming for personal expres... Read more
21 Oct 2019
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15mins
Ranked #3
Fostering Student Engagement with Bob Irving
Fostering Student Engagement with Bob Irving
In this interview with Bob Irving, we discuss our emphasis on creative coding/computing for leisure, fostering engagemen... Read more
11 Nov 2019
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54mins
Ranked #4
Transfer, Collaboration, Impact, Facilitation, and Much More with Sandra Ahlstrom
Transfer, Collaboration, Impact, Facilitation, and Much More with Sandra Ahlstrom
In this interview with Sandra Ahlstrom, we discuss transfer of understanding across programming languages, collaborating... Read more
28 Oct 2019
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43mins
Ranked #5
How to Learn and How to Teach Computational Thinking: Suggestions Based On a Review of the Literature
How to Learn and How to Teach Computational Thinking: Suggestions Based On a Review of the Literature
In this episode I unpack Hsu, Chang, and Hung’s (2018) publication titled “How to learn and how to teach computational t... Read more
4 Nov 2019
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14mins
Ranked #6
Exploring CS and CT in Pre-K with Gail Lovely
Exploring CS and CT in Pre-K with Gail Lovely
In this interview with Gail Lovely, we discuss navigating appropriate behavior with digital technologies, some considera... Read more
23 Dec 2019
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1hr 3mins
Ranked #7
Computer Game Mods, Modders, Modding, and the Mod Scene
Computer Game Mods, Modders, Modding, and the Mod Scene
In this episode I unpack Scacchi’s (2010) publication titled “Computer game mods, modders, modding, and the mod scene,” ... Read more
2 Dec 2019
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19mins
Ranked #8
Mindful Makers: Question Prompts to Help Guide Young Peoples' Critical Technical Practices in Maker Spaces in Libraries, Museums, and Community-based Youth Organizations
Mindful Makers: Question Prompts to Help Guide Young Peoples' Critical Technical Practices in Maker Spaces in Libraries, Museums, and Community-based Youth Organizations
In this episode I unpack Bowler and Champagne’s (2009) publication titled “Mindful makers: Question prompts to help guid... Read more
13 Jan 2020
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22mins
Ranked #9
When the Game is Not Enough: Motivations and Practices Among Computer Game Modding Culture
When the Game is Not Enough: Motivations and Practices Among Computer Game Modding Culture
In this episode I unpack Sotamaa's (2010) publication titled “When the game is not enough: Motivations and practices amo... Read more
16 Dec 2019
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15mins
Ranked #10
CS Educator as Dungeon Master with Jon Stapleton
CS Educator as Dungeon Master with Jon Stapleton
In this interview with Jon Stapleton, we discuss metaphors for education and facilitating, the importance of community a... Read more
9 Dec 2019
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Ranked #11
Making Sense of Making: Defining Learning Practices in MAKE Magazine
Making Sense of Making: Defining Learning Practices in MAKE Magazine
In this episode I unpack Brahms and Crowley’s (2016) publication titled “Making sense of making: Defining learning pract... Read more
27 Jan 2020
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22mins
Ranked #12
micro:bit, Rhizomatic Learning, and CS for Healing with Katie Henry
micro:bit, Rhizomatic Learning, and CS for Healing with Katie Henry
In this interview with Katie Henry, we discuss the micro:bit and the do your :bit challenge, rhizomatic learning, the po... Read more
25 Nov 2019
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49mins
Ranked #13
Talking About [Computer Science]: Better Questions? Better Discussions!
Talking About [Computer Science]: Better Questions? Better Discussions!
In this episode I unpack Allsup and Baxter’s (2004) publication titled “Talking about music: Better questions? Better di... Read more
30 Dec 2019
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12mins
Ranked #14
Suggestions for Starting or Expanding Your Program with Dianne O'Grady-Cunniff
Suggestions for Starting or Expanding Your Program with Dianne O'Grady-Cunniff
In this interview with Dianne O'Grady-Cunniff, we discuss some suggestions for starting or expanding your program, as we... Read more
20 Jan 2020
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27mins
Ranked #15
A Conversation with Professional Programmer and Educator, Dave Briccetti
A Conversation with Professional Programmer and Educator, Dave Briccetti
In this interview with Dave Briccetti, we discuss Dave’s background in programming and education, advice for learning a ... Read more
3 Feb 2020
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47mins
Ranked #16
Learning through Game Modding
Learning through Game Modding
In this episode I unpack El-Nasr and Smith’s (2006) publication titled “Learning through game modding,” which describes ... Read more
18 Nov 2019
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21mins
Ranked #17
Computational Sophistication of Games Programmed by Children: A Model for Its Measurement
Computational Sophistication of Games Programmed by Children: A Model for Its Measurement
In this episode I unpack Werner, Denner, Campe, and Torres’ (2020) article titled “Computational sophistication of games... Read more
4 May 2020
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18mins
Ranked #18
Advice for Novice and Expert CS Educators with Jackie Corricelli
Advice for Novice and Expert CS Educators with Jackie Corricelli
In this interview with Jackie Corricelli, we discuss advice for novice and veteran CS educators, the potential for colla... Read more
27 Apr 2020
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45mins
Ranked #19
Emergency Remote Teaching: Challenges & Possible Solutions
Emergency Remote Teaching: Challenges & Possible Solutions
In this episode I read and comment on Jackie Corricelli’s article titled “Emergency Remote Teaching: Challenges & Po... Read more
20 Apr 2020
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19mins
Ranked #20
Accessible CS Education through Evidence-based Programming Languages with Andreas Stefik
Accessible CS Education through Evidence-based Programming Languages with Andreas Stefik
In this interview with Andreas Stefik, we discuss the importance of using evidence-based programming languages, problems... Read more
13 Apr 2020
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1hr 15mins