Josh Lowe

Way back on Episode 13, we interviewed Josh Lowe, then 15 years old and the creator of EduBlocks. When Josh was 12, he started a Saturday afternoon project to make a block-based coding IDE that generated Python code. Flash forward seven years and Josh still maintains EduBlocks as a software engineer on behalf of Anaconda.  This week, Kelly and Sean caught up with Josh to learn about his educational journey since we last spoke with him, the latest developments on EduBlocks, as well as the new direction enabled by Anaconda's purchase of EduBlocks in May 2023.Special Guest: Josh Lowe.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Edublocks — EduBlocks is a free tool by Anaconda that helps anyone learn how to code with text-based languages like Python or HTML using a familiar drag-and-drop blocks systemAnacondaAnaconda Press Release Announcing Purchase of EduBlocks — Anaconda Inc., provider of the world’s most popular data science platform, today announced the acquisition of EduBlocks, a free, web-based, drag-and-drop coding platform built to help K-12 students learn fundamental skills. With EduBlocks, Anaconda expands its reach and offerings for K-12 schools as well as for beginner-level professionals.

Way back on <a href="https://www.teachingpython.fm/13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 13</a>, we interviewed Josh Lowe, then 15 years old and the creator of <a href="https://edublocks.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EduBlocks</a>. When Josh was 12, he started a Saturday afternoon project to make a block-based coding IDE that generated Python code. Flash forward seven years and Josh still maintains EduBlocks as a software engineer on behalf of <a href="https://www.anaconda.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anaconda</a>. This week, Kelly and Sean caught up with Josh to learn about his educational journey since we last spoke with him, the latest developments on EduBlocks, as well as the new direction enabled by Anaconda's <a href="https://www.anaconda.com/press/anaconda-acquires-edublocks-to-empower-k-12-data-literacy-and-expand-educational-offerings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">purchase of EduBlocks in May 2023</a>.Special Guest: Josh Lowe.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://edublocks.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edublocks</a> — EduBlocks is a free tool by Anaconda that helps anyone learn how to code with text-based languages like Python or HTML using a familiar drag-and-drop blocks system</li><li><a href="https://www.anaconda.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anaconda</a></li><li><a href="https://www.anaconda.com/press/anaconda-acquires-edublocks-to-empower-k-12-data-literacy-and-expand-educational-offerings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anaconda Press Release Announcing Purchase of EduBlocks</a> — Anaconda Inc., provider of the world’s most popular data science platform, today announced the acquisition of EduBlocks, a free, web-based, drag-and-drop coding platform built to help K-12 students learn fundamental skills. With EduBlocks, Anaconda expands its reach and offerings for K-12 schools as well as for beginner-level professionals.</li></ul>

Episode 114: The EduBlocks Evolution and Josh Lowe

This week we are joined by Philip Guo and Sam Lau, researchers at the University of California, San Diego. Philip and Sam have recently published research on how computer science instructors use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot in their classrooms. Join us to learn more about the data behind how generative AI is changing the way we teach computer science and coding.Special Guests: Philip Guo and Sam Lau.Support Teaching PythonLinks:sam lauAI Code Generation Tools Study — From "Ban It Till We Understand It" to "Resistance is Futile": How University Programming Instructors Plan to Adapt as More Students Use AI Code Generation and Explanation Tools such as ChatGPT and GitHub CopilotPandas Tutor: Using Pyodide to Teach Data Science at Scale | Pyodide blog — Hi, we’re Sam Lau and Philip Guo, and we teach data science classes at UC San Diego. In this guest post we’ll tell you about our free educational tool, Pandas Tutor, that helps students learn data science using the popular pandas library. The above screenshot shows how you can use it to write Python and pandas code in a web-based editor and see visualizations of what your code does step-by-step.Pandas Tutor - visualize Python pandas code — Pandas Tutor lets you write Python pandas code in your browser and see how it transforms your data step-by-step. (If you use R, try Tidy Data Tutor. To visualize general Python, Java, C, C++, and JavaScript code, try Python Tutor.)Teaching Programming in the Age of ChatGPT — How computing instructors plan to adapt to ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and other AI coding assistants (ICER 2023 paper)Real-Real-World Programming with ChatGPT — Taking AI Far Beyond Small Self-Contained Coding Tasks

This week we are joined by Philip Guo and Sam Lau, researchers at the University of California, San Diego. Philip and Sam have recently published research on how computer science instructors use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot in their classrooms. Join us to learn more about the data behind how generative AI is changing the way we teach computer science and coding.Special Guests: Philip Guo and Sam Lau.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.samlau.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sam lau</a></li><li><a href="https://www.samlau.me/pubs/cs-instructors-adapting-to-chatgpt-copilot-ai-tools_ICER-2023.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AI Code Generation Tools Study</a> — From "Ban It Till We Understand It" to "Resistance is Futile": How University Programming Instructors Plan to Adapt as More Students Use AI Code Generation and Explanation Tools such as ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot</li><li><a href="https://blog.pyodide.org/posts/pandastutor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pandas Tutor: Using Pyodide to Teach Data Science at Scale | Pyodide blog</a> — Hi, we’re Sam Lau and Philip Guo, and we teach data science classes at UC San Diego. In this guest post we’ll tell you about our free educational tool, Pandas Tutor, that helps students learn data science using the popular pandas library. The above screenshot shows how you can use it to write Python and pandas code in a web-based editor and see visualizations of what your code does step-by-step.</li><li><a href="https://pandastutor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pandas Tutor - visualize Python pandas code</a> — Pandas Tutor lets you write Python pandas code in your browser and see how it transforms your data step-by-step. (If you use R, try Tidy Data Tutor. To visualize general Python, Java, C, C++, and JavaScript code, try Python Tutor.)</li><li><a href="https://www.oreilly.com/radar/teaching-programming-in-the-age-of-chatgpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching Programming in the Age of ChatGPT</a> — How computing instructors plan to adapt to ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and other AI coding assistants (ICER 2023 paper)</li><li><a href="https://www.oreilly.com/radar/real-real-world-programming-with-chatgpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real-Real-World Programming with ChatGPT</a> — Taking AI Far Beyond Small Self-Contained Coding Tasks</li></ul>

Episode 113: ChatGPT and Studying Teachers

In this episode, Kelly and Sean meet with Adam Schroeder, community manager at Plotly and author of The Book of Dash. We'll talk about how teachers can use data visualization in the classroom with Dash to bring data to life for their students. If you're not familiar with the Dash and Plotly Python libraries, you can get started here with us! Dash is a library for building web-based dashboards to visualize your Python data. It uses Plotly, a library for making beautiful visualizations of data that are highly interactive. Both libraries are open-source and maintained by the Plotly company, which provides enterprise-grade implementations of Dash and Plotly for business customers.Special Guest: Adam Schroeder.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Dash in 20 Minutes Tutorial | Dash for Python Documentation | Plotly — By the end of this tutorial, you will understand the basic building blocks of Dash and you will know how to build this app.Plotly Blog - What Scientists, Engineers, Teachers, &amp;... — Making graphs and analyzing data are essential skills for science, engineering, journalism, and data analysis of all types. Collaborating online with our team means we can work better and faster. The status quo tools–pencil and paper, desktop software, and graphing calculators–present problems.Plotly: Low-Code Data App Development — Dash Enterprise is the premier platform forbuilding, scaling, and deploying data apps in Python.The Book of Dash | No Starch Press — A swift and practical introduction to building interactive data visualization apps in Python, known as dashboards. You’ve seen dashboards before; think election result visualizations you can update in real time, or population maps you can filter by demographic. With the Python Dash library you’ll create analytic dashboards that present data in effective, usable, elegant ways in just a few lines of code.Charming Data - YouTubeMinecraft EDU Digital Citizenship — Minecraft is an open-world game full of possibilities, where players can create and build, solve problems together, and explore amazing worlds. Learn how Minecraft is transforming education. Minecraft is working on a series of digital literacy/cyber safety worlds and lessons. 

In this episode, Kelly and Sean meet with Adam Schroeder, community manager at Plotly and author of The Book of Dash. We'll talk about how teachers can use data visualization in the classroom with Dash to bring data to life for their students. If you're not familiar with the Dash and Plotly Python libraries, you can get started here with us! Dash is a library for building web-based dashboards to visualize your Python data. It uses Plotly, a library for making beautiful visualizations of data that are highly interactive. Both libraries are open-source and maintained by the Plotly company, which provides enterprise-grade implementations of Dash and Plotly for business customers.Special Guest: Adam Schroeder.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://dash.plotly.com/tutorial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dash in 20 Minutes Tutorial | Dash for Python Documentation | Plotly</a> — By the end of this tutorial, you will understand the basic building blocks of Dash and you will know how to build this app.</li><li><a href="https://blog.plotly.com/post/101948363382/teachers-professors-and-students-use-plotly-and" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plotly Blog - What Scientists, Engineers, Teachers, &amp;...</a> — Making graphs and analyzing data are essential skills for science, engineering, journalism, and data analysis of all types. Collaborating online with our team means we can work better and faster. The status quo tools–pencil and paper, desktop software, and graphing calculators–present problems.</li><li><a href="https://plotly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plotly: Low-Code Data App Development</a> — Dash Enterprise is the premier platform for building, scaling, and deploying data apps in Python.</li><li><a href="https://nostarch.com/book-dash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Book of Dash | No Starch Press</a> — A swift and practical introduction to building interactive data visualization apps in Python, known as dashboards. You’ve seen dashboards before; think election result visualizations you can update in real time, or population maps you can filter by demographic. With the Python Dash library you’ll create analytic dashboards that present data in effective, usable, elegant ways in just a few lines of code.</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CharmingData" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charming Data - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/resources/digital-citizenship-subject-kit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minecraft EDU Digital Citizenship</a> — Minecraft is an open-world game full of possibilities, where players can create and build, solve problems together, and explore amazing worlds. Learn how Minecraft is transforming education. Minecraft is working on a series of digital literacy/cyber safety worlds and lessons. </li></ul>

Episode 112: Dash, Plotly, and Learning

Episode 111: Exploring Generative AI in Education In Episode 111 of the Teaching Python podcast, join special guest Eric Matthes and your hosts Kelly and Sean as they dive into the intriguing world of generative AI in education. Coming fresh from the Education Summit at PyCon 2023, they provide a comprehensive recap of the event, highlighting the successful speaker topics, the ideal room size, and the engaging breakout sessions that made the summit a resounding success. As an extra resource, Eric Matthes, author of the widely acclaimed "Python Crash Course," joins the discussion, providing valuable insights into the intersection of generative AI and education. For those interested, Eric's book can be found on Amazon. The conversation then delves into the complexities surrounding generative AI, emphasizing that while it holds tremendous potential, it is still in its early stages, leaving us with more questions than answers. To lay the groundwork, the hosts define generative AI and demystify how large language models work, drawing an analogy to refrigerator poetry magnets to aid comprehension. As the discussion unfolds, Kelly, Eric, and Sean raise crucial questions about the role of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, in education. They explore the optimal level of usage, the necessary policies and governance to support its implementation, and draw parallels to the concept of the "Goldilocks zone" in astronomy, seeking the right balance for effective integration. The episode moves to thought-provoking dialogue regarding the future proficiency levels required for learners in problem-solving scenarios. They examine whether coding proficiency alone will suffice or if learners will need to develop AI literacy, enabling them to harness the power of AI to generate code and solutions. Tune in to Episode 111 of the Teaching Python podcast to gain a deeper understanding of the implications and potential of generative AI in education. As the hosts explore the evolving landscape, they shed light on the importance of finding the right balance and preparing learners for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.Special Guest: Eric Matthes.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming: Matthes, Eric: 9781718502703: Amazon.com: Books — Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.Python Flash Cards: Syntax, Concepts, and Examples: Matthes, Eric: 9781593278960: Amazon.com: Books — Keep your coding skills sharp on the go! Python Flash Cards take a tried-and-tested method and give it a programming makeover. Eric Matthes, author of the best-selling Python Crash Course, distills essential Python programming knowledge into this 101-card deck you can use anywhere.- Education Summit - PyCon US 2023 — The Summit is a gathering of teachers and educators focused on bringing coding literacy, through Python, to as many learners as possible. We invite educators from all venues to join the discussion, share insights, learn new techniques and tools, and share their passion for education. We are inviting educators from many venues: authors; PK-12 schools; colleges and universities; community-based workshops; online programs; and government. In addition to a wide array of engaging speakers, we will also create collaboration opportunities and hands-on learning sessions.

<h2>Episode 111: Exploring Generative AI in Education</h2> In Episode 111 of the Teaching Python podcast, join special guest Eric Matthes and your hosts Kelly and Sean as they dive into the intriguing world of generative AI in education. Coming fresh from the Education Summit at PyCon 2023, they provide a comprehensive recap of the event, highlighting the successful speaker topics, the ideal room size, and the engaging breakout sessions that made the summit a resounding success. As an extra resource, Eric Matthes, author of the widely acclaimed "Python Crash Course," joins the discussion, providing valuable insights into the intersection of generative AI and education. For those interested, Eric's book can be found on <a href="https://amzn.to/3pz7uje" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. The conversation then delves into the complexities surrounding generative AI, emphasizing that while it holds tremendous potential, it is still in its early stages, leaving us with more questions than answers. To lay the groundwork, the hosts define generative AI and demystify how large language models work, drawing an analogy to refrigerator poetry magnets to aid comprehension. As the discussion unfolds, Kelly, Eric, and Sean raise crucial questions about the role of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, in education. They explore the optimal level of usage, the necessary policies and governance to support its implementation, and draw parallels to the concept of the "Goldilocks zone" in astronomy, seeking the right balance for effective integration. The episode moves to thought-provoking dialogue regarding the future proficiency levels required for learners in problem-solving scenarios. They examine whether coding proficiency alone will suffice or if learners will need to develop AI literacy, enabling them to harness the power of AI to generate code and solutions. Tune in to Episode 111 of the Teaching Python podcast to gain a deeper understanding of the implications and potential of generative AI in education. As the hosts explore the evolving landscape, they shed light on the importance of finding the right balance and preparing learners for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.Special Guest: Eric Matthes.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1718502702/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming: Matthes, Eric: 9781718502703: Amazon.com: Books</a> — Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1593278969/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Python Flash Cards: Syntax, Concepts, and Examples: Matthes, Eric: 9781593278960: Amazon.com: Books</a> — Keep your coding skills sharp on the go! Python Flash Cards take a tried-and-tested method and give it a programming makeover. Eric Matthes, author of the best-selling Python Crash Course, distills essential Python programming knowledge into this 101-card deck you can use anywhere.</li><li><a href="https://us.pycon.org/2023/events/education-summit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- Education Summit - PyCon US 2023</a> — The Summit is a gathering of teachers and educators focused on bringing coding literacy, through Python, to as many learners as possible. We invite educators from all venues to join the discussion, share insights, learn new techniques and tools, and share their passion for education. We are inviting educators from many venues: authors; PK-12 schools; colleges and universities; community-based workshops; online programs; and government. In addition to a wide array of engaging speakers, we will also create collaboration opportunities and hands-on learning sessions. </li></ul>

Episode 111: Generative AI with Eric Matthes

Kattni Rembor

Show Notes Introduction  Welcome to this week's episode, entirely devoted to CircuitPython. We're excited to have Kattni Rembor from Adafruit as our special guest, who has contributed extensively to the CircuitPython platform, from beginner guides to advanced projects.  Kattni's Win of the Week  Kattni shares her current project, a guide for creating a keyboard key switch with NeoPixels underneath. Each key press generates a random LED color.  Our Wins of the Week  Kelly Schuster-Paredes, currently on vacation, shares her achievement of resting for two consecutive minutes.  Sean shares his experience using the Marp tool for presentations but admits to time management struggles.  CircuitPython Introduction  We delve into CircuitPython, a version of Python designed for microcontrollers. Created for beginners and educational purposes, it provides a unique approach to learning Python.  CircuitPython Applications  Kattni enlightens us on the vast applications of CircuitPython, ranging from environmental sensing to assistive technologies for people with disabilities.  CircuitPython Capabilities  We discuss how CircuitPython simplifies complex tasks, fostering creativity and making tasks like LED blinking quite straightforward.  CircuitPython Boards  At the time of recording, there are 413 boards compatible with CircuitPython available at circuitpython.org. We also discuss Adafruit's educational pricing and discounts.  Top CircuitPython Boards  We list our top five favorite boards for education, ease of use, and fun projects, including Blue fruit and Circuit Playground Express.  Getting Started with CircuitPython  Starting with CircuitPython can be challenging for beginners. We discuss some common issues and solutions, like copying required libraries immediately after importing.  CircuitPython in the Classroom  We highlight the immense possibilities of CircuitPython in educational settings and encourage educators to explore its potential.  Connect with Kattni Rembor  You can follow Kattni Rembor's projects on the Adafruit Learning System and on social media platforms like Mastodon.  Live Streaming Announcement  Kelly announces the "Summer of Streaming," aiming to live stream every Wednesday at three.  Closing Remarks  We wrap up the episode with Kattni expressing her enjoyment in discussing CircuitPython and her excitement for future projects. Sean and Kelly sign off, looking forward to the next episode. Special Guest: Kattni Rembor.Support Teaching Python

<h2>Show Notes</h2> <h3>Introduction</h3> <ul> <li>Welcome to this week's episode, entirely devoted to CircuitPython. We're excited to have Kattni Rembor from Adafruit as our special guest, who has contributed extensively to the CircuitPython platform, from beginner guides to advanced projects.</li> </ul> <h3>Kattni's Win of the Week</h3> <ul> <li>Kattni shares her current project, a guide for creating a keyboard key switch with NeoPixels underneath. Each key press generates a random LED color.</li> </ul> <h3>Our Wins of the Week</h3> <ul> <li>Kelly Schuster-Paredes, currently on vacation, shares her achievement of resting for two consecutive minutes. </li> <li>Sean shares his experience using the Marp tool for presentations but admits to time management struggles.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython Introduction</h3> <ul> <li>We delve into CircuitPython, a version of Python designed for microcontrollers. Created for beginners and educational purposes, it provides a unique approach to learning Python.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython Applications</h3> <ul> <li>Kattni enlightens us on the vast applications of CircuitPython, ranging from environmental sensing to assistive technologies for people with disabilities.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython Capabilities</h3> <ul> <li>We discuss how CircuitPython simplifies complex tasks, fostering creativity and making tasks like LED blinking quite straightforward.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython Boards</h3> <ul> <li>At the time of recording, there are 413 boards compatible with CircuitPython available at <a href="http://circuitpython.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">circuitpython.org</a>. We also discuss Adafruit's educational pricing and discounts.</li> </ul> <h3>Top CircuitPython Boards</h3> <ul> <li>We list our top five favorite boards for education, ease of use, and fun projects, including Blue fruit and Circuit Playground Express.</li> </ul> <h3>Getting Started with CircuitPython</h3> <ul> <li>Starting with CircuitPython can be challenging for beginners. We discuss some common issues and solutions, like copying required libraries immediately after importing.</li> </ul> <h3>CircuitPython in the Classroom</h3> <ul> <li>We highlight the immense possibilities of CircuitPython in educational settings and encourage educators to explore its potential.</li> </ul> <h3>Connect with Kattni Rembor</h3> <ul> <li>You can follow Kattni Rembor's projects on the Adafruit Learning System and on social media platforms like Mastodon.</li> </ul> <h3>Live Streaming Announcement</h3> <ul> <li>Kelly announces the "Summer of Streaming," aiming to live stream every Wednesday at three.</li> </ul> <h3>Closing Remarks</h3> <ul> <li>We wrap up the episode with Kattni expressing her enjoyment in discussing CircuitPython and her excitement for future projects. Sean and Kelly sign off, looking forward to the next episode.</li> </ul>Special Guest: Kattni Rembor.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>

Episode 110: CircuitPython with Kattni Rembor

Show Notes:  Personal Updates  Sean Tibor shares his excitement about meeting his overseas team members for the first time. He also expresses pride at watching his first batch of students graduate and choose to study in computer science and related fields.  Future Learning Journeys  Kelly Schuster-Paredes reflects on the exciting learning opportunities the students will undertake. She expresses hope that these students will return to share their experiences and insights (Teaching Python website).  Inviting Past Students on the Podcast  Both hosts discuss the possibility of inviting former students to the podcast as guests.  Current Students Excelling  Kelly shares an anecdote about a 6th grader surpassing her knowledge in Python's Turtle module.  Plans for the Podcast  Return in June with the first guest speaker of the year. Considering a summer sabbatical to prepare for the upcoming school year. Plans to enhance their Patreon community with exclusive benefits.  Reach Out!  Sean invites listeners to reach out via social platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. He also encourages feedback on potential topics or guests for future podcast episodes through their website contact form.  Signing Off  The hosts sign off, promising more Python learning insights and experiences in the next episodes.   For more details, visit the Teaching Python Podcast website.Support Teaching Python

Show Notes: <ol> <li>Personal Updates <ul> <li>Sean Tibor shares his excitement about meeting his overseas team members for the first time.</li> <li>He also expresses pride at watching his first batch of students graduate and choose to study in computer science and related fields.</li> </ul></li> <li>Future Learning Journeys <ul> <li>Kelly Schuster-Paredes reflects on the exciting learning opportunities the students will undertake.</li> <li>She expresses hope that these students will return to share their experiences and insights (<a href="https://www.teachingpython.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching Python website</a>).</li> </ul></li> <li>Inviting Past Students on the Podcast <ul> <li>Both hosts discuss the possibility of inviting former students to the podcast as guests.</li> </ul></li> <li>Current Students Excelling <ul> <li>Kelly shares an anecdote about a 6th grader surpassing her knowledge in Python's <a href="https://docs.python.org/3/library/turtle.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turtle module</a>.</li> </ul></li> <li>Plans for the Podcast <ul> <li>Return in June with the first guest speaker of the year.</li> <li>Considering a summer sabbatical to prepare for the upcoming school year.</li> <li>Plans to enhance their <a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon community</a> with exclusive benefits.</li> </ul></li> <li>Reach Out! <ul> <li>Sean invites listeners to reach out via social platforms such as <a href="https://twitter.com/teachingpython" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teachingpython" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-python" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</li> <li>He also encourages feedback on potential topics or guests for future podcast episodes through their <a href="https://www.teachingpython.fm/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website contact form</a>.</li> </ul></li> <li>Signing Off <ul> <li>The hosts sign off, promising more Python learning insights and experiences in the next episodes.</li> </ul></li> </ol> For more details, visit the <a href="https://www.teachingpython.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching Python Podcast website</a>.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>

Episode 109: What We Did on Our Podcast Sabbatical

Kelly and Sean interview Ryan Dehmoubed, co-founder of JuiceMind, a startup focused on hardware and software for the K-12 computer science education market. Their initial products focus on the AP Computer Science curriculum with a goal of making coding more engaging while showing students the practical applications of coding. In this interview, we'll cover everything from the shortage of computer science teachers to smart doorbells to going beyond Kahoot! to tools that help teachers assess student learning progress.Special Guest: Ryan Dehmoubed.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Python Smart Doorbell - JuiceMind — Learn the fundamentals of Python by building a REAL product – a Smart Doorbell that sends text messages and emails!Ping Pong Launcher - JuiceMind — Strengthen your Python skills and learn the fundamentals of robotics by building a Ping Pong Launcher that can fire a ping pong ball 20 feet!JuiceMind Quizzes

Kelly and Sean interview Ryan Dehmoubed, co-founder of <a href="https://www.juicemind.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JuiceMind</a>, a startup focused on hardware and software for the K-12 computer science education market. Their initial products focus on the AP Computer Science curriculum with a goal of making coding more engaging while showing students the practical applications of coding. In this interview, we'll cover everything from the shortage of computer science teachers to smart doorbells to going beyond Kahoot! to tools that help teachers assess student learning progress.Special Guest: Ryan Dehmoubed.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.juicemind.com/products/smart-doorbell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Python Smart Doorbell - JuiceMind</a> — Learn the fundamentals of Python by building a REAL product – a Smart Doorbell that sends text messages and emails!</li><li><a href="https://www.juicemind.com/products/ping-pong-launcher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ping Pong Launcher - JuiceMind</a> — Strengthen your Python skills and learn the fundamentals of robotics by building a Ping Pong Launcher that can fire a ping pong ball 20 feet!</li><li><a href="https://play.juicemind.com/signup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JuiceMind Quizzes</a></li></ul>

Episode 108: Hardware for Learning

Nisha Talagala

Have you ever wondered how Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant can understand and respond to our commands? Or how Netflix or YouTube recommend the next video for us to watch? The answer lies in Artificial Intelligence (AI), a branch of computer science that allows machines to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as speech recognition, image processing, and decision-making. In this episode of The Teaching Python podcast, Dr. Nisha Talagala, the founder and CEO of AIClub, a nonprofit organization that teaches AI to students and educators, joins hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes to demystify AI and Machine Learning (ML) for middle school students. Dr. Talagala starts by explaining how she started teaching her then 9-year old daughter about AI and quickly realized that there were a lot of gaps in the available AI materials for teaching. She started assembling resources and organizing the content in a way that worked well for kids while providing them with room to grow their knowledge and skills. This quickly turned into a book project, The Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Volume 1 with her co-author Dr. Sindhu Ghanta. Next, the conversation shifts to teaching the ethics of AI and the potential risks and benefits of AI for society. Dr. Talagala explains how students need projects that they can relate to and easily adapt to answer the questions they generate. She suggests that middle school students can play a role in shaping the future of AI by learning about these issues, questioning the status quo, and advocating for responsible AI practices. The episode ends with resources and recommendations for teachers who want to learn more about AI and ML.Special Guest: Nisha Talagala.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Amazon.com: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence: Volume 1 (Introduction to Artificial Intelligence) eBook : Talagala, Nisha, Ghanta, Sindhu: Kindle Store — This book is for K12 students who want to learn AI, for teachers who want to teach AI and bring AI into the classroom, and for any individual who wants to understand AI in a simple and effective way.AIClub - AI for Kids, Coding, IOT, Apps for Kids | AIClub — Artificial Intelligence is the Future.Are Your Kids Ready?The Three E’s Of Problem Solving: Core Skills In The Age Of ChatGPT — I have written articles (like this one) on how technologies like ChatGPT, while massively disruptive, are not necessarily the first ones that upended our understanding of what core workplace skills need to look like. In the presence of ever-increasing automation - I would argue the core skills that remain are problem-solving skills - which can be measured by three Es - Effective, Efficient, and Ethical

Have you ever wondered how Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant can understand and respond to our commands? Or how Netflix or YouTube recommend the next video for us to watch? The answer lies in Artificial Intelligence (AI), a branch of computer science that allows machines to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as speech recognition, image processing, and decision-making. In this episode of The Teaching Python podcast, Dr. Nisha Talagala, the founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.aiclub.world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AIClub</a>, a nonprofit organization that teaches AI to students and educators, joins hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes to demystify AI and Machine Learning (ML) for middle school students. Dr. Talagala starts by explaining how she started teaching her then 9-year old daughter about AI and quickly realized that there were a lot of gaps in the available AI materials for teaching. She started assembling resources and organizing the content in a way that worked well for kids while providing them with room to grow their knowledge and skills. This quickly turned into a book project, The Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Volume 1 with her co-author Dr. Sindhu Ghanta. Next, the conversation shifts to teaching the ethics of AI and the potential risks and benefits of AI for society. Dr. Talagala explains how students need projects that they can relate to and easily adapt to answer the questions they generate. She suggests that middle school students can play a role in shaping the future of AI by learning about these issues, questioning the status quo, and advocating for responsible AI practices. The episode ends with resources and recommendations for teachers who want to learn more about AI and ML.Special Guest: Nisha Talagala.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09V7XPLMZ/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence: Volume 1 (Introduction to Artificial Intelligence) eBook : Talagala, Nisha, Ghanta, Sindhu: Kindle Store</a> — This book is for K12 students who want to learn AI, for teachers who want to teach AI and bring AI into the classroom, and for any individual who wants to understand AI in a simple and effective way.</li><li><a href="https://www.corp.aiclub.world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AIClub - AI for Kids, Coding, IOT, Apps for Kids | AIClub</a> — Artificial Intelligence is the Future. Are Your Kids Ready?</li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/nishatalagala/2023/02/10/the-three-es-of-problem-solving-core-skills-in-the-age-of-chatgpt/?sh=2d676b4224b0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Three E’s Of Problem Solving: Core Skills In The Age Of ChatGPT</a> — I have written articles (like this one) on how technologies like ChatGPT, while massively disruptive, are not necessarily the first ones that upended our understanding of what core workplace skills need to look like. In the presence of ever-increasing automation - I would argue the core skills that remain are problem-solving skills - which can be measured by three Es - Effective, Efficient, and Ethical</li></ul>

Episode 107: AI In The Middle School with Dr. Nisha Talagala

Al Sweigart

After years of being atop our "must-have guests" list, Kelly and Sean finally get to interview Al Sweigart, author of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, as well as many other books and courses that help people learn Python more effectively Join us as we talk about everything from our favorite teaching examples, the process of book writing, fostering cats, and more.Special Guest: Al Sweigart.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Invent with Python — Learning to program makes you a smarter and more capable human being. Rocket science uses programming, but programming isn't rocket science. Whether you're a student preparing for a software career, an office worker buried under spreadsheet files, or a hobbyist who wants to make video games, the Python programming language is an excellent start in the world of programming.Get started for free with the online copies of Al's books!The Recursive Book of Recursion: Ace the Coding Interview with Python and JavaScript: Sweigart, Al: 9781718502024: Amazon.com: Books — An accessible yet rigorous crash course on recursive programming using Python and JavaScript examples.Recursion has an intimidating reputation: it’s considered to be an advanced computer science topic frequently brought up in coding interviews. But there’s nothing magical about recursion.Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 2nd Edition: Practical Programming for Total Beginners: Sweigart, Al: 9781593279929: Amazon.com: Books — Learn how to code while you write programs that effortlessly perform useful feats of automation!The second edition of this international fan favorite includes a brand-new chapter on input validation, Gmail and Google Sheets automations, tips for updating CSV files, and more.Python Programming Exercises, Gently Explained , Sweigart, Al, eBook - Amazon.com — Many books and websites have aggressive programming challenges for top coders. However, this book is for the rest of us. We want challenges that improve our coding skills, not leave us confused and discouraged. Other tutorials and books have taught you the basics of Python, but the 42 programming exercises in this book let you practice what you've learned. Selected for their simplicity, these programming problems include gentle explanations of the problem, the prerequisite coding concepts you’ll need to understand the solution, and helpful templates to put together the programs if you have trouble starting from scratch.Amazon.com: The Big Book of Small Python Projects: 81 Easy Practice Programs eBook : Sweigart, Al: Kindle Store — If you’ve mastered basic Python syntax and you’re ready to start writing programs, you’ll find The Big Book of Small Python Projects both enlightening and fun. This collection of 81 Python projects will have you making digital art, games, animations, counting pro- grams, and more right away. Once you see how the code works, you’ll practice re-creating the programs and experiment by adding your own custom touches.Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python: Best Practices for Writing Clean Code: Sweigart, Al: 9781593279660: Amazon.com: Books — BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN NOVICE AND PROFESSIONALYou've completed a basic Python programming tutorial or finished Al Sweigart's bestseller, Automate the Boring Stuff with Python. What's the next step toward becoming a capable, confident software developer?Cracking Codes with Python: An Introduction to Building and Breaking Ciphers: Sweigart, Al: 9781593278229: Amazon.com: Books — Learn how to program in Python while making and breaking ciphers—algorithms used to create and send secret messages! Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python, 4th Edition: Sweigart, Al: 9781593277956: Amazon.com: Books — Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python will teach you how to make computer games using the popular Python programming language—even if you’ve never programmed before!

After years of being atop our "must-have guests" list, Kelly and Sean finally get to interview Al Sweigart, author of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, as well as many other books and courses that help people learn Python more effectively Join us as we talk about everything from our favorite teaching examples, the process of book writing, fostering cats, and more.Special Guest: Al Sweigart.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://inventwithpython.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invent with Python</a> — Learning to program makes you a smarter and more capable human being. Rocket science uses programming, but programming isn't rocket science. Whether you're a student preparing for a software career, an office worker buried under spreadsheet files, or a hobbyist who wants to make video games, the Python programming language is an excellent start in the world of programming. Get started for free with the online copies of Al's books!</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1718502028/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Recursive Book of Recursion: Ace the Coding Interview with Python and JavaScript: Sweigart, Al: 9781718502024: Amazon.com: Books</a> — An accessible yet rigorous crash course on recursive programming using Python and JavaScript examples. Recursion has an intimidating reputation: it’s considered to be an advanced computer science topic frequently brought up in coding interviews. But there’s nothing magical about recursion.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1593279922/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 2nd Edition: Practical Programming for Total Beginners: Sweigart, Al: 9781593279929: Amazon.com: Books</a> — Learn how to code while you write programs that effortlessly perform useful feats of automation! The second edition of this international fan favorite includes a brand-new chapter on input validation, Gmail and Google Sheets automations, tips for updating CSV files, and more.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0BGYJ7G6T/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Python Programming Exercises, Gently Explained , Sweigart, Al, eBook - Amazon.com</a> — Many books and websites have aggressive programming challenges for top coders. However, this book is for the rest of us. We want challenges that improve our coding skills, not leave us confused and discouraged. Other tutorials and books have taught you the basics of Python, but the 42 programming exercises in this book let you practice what you've learned. Selected for their simplicity, these programming problems include gentle explanations of the problem, the prerequisite coding concepts you’ll need to understand the solution, and helpful templates to put together the programs if you have trouble starting from scratch.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08FH9FV7M/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: The Big Book of Small Python Projects: 81 Easy Practice Programs eBook : Sweigart, Al: Kindle Store</a> — If you’ve mastered basic Python syntax and you’re ready to start writing programs, you’ll find The Big Book of Small Python Projects both enlightening and fun. This collection of 81 Python projects will have you making digital art, games, animations, counting pro- grams, and more right away. Once you see how the code works, you’ll practice re-creating the programs and experiment by adding your own custom touches.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1593279663/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python: Best Practices for Writing Clean Code: Sweigart, Al: 9781593279660: Amazon.com: Books</a> — BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN NOVICE AND PROFESSIONAL You've completed a basic Python programming tutorial or finished Al Sweigart's bestseller, Automate the Boring Stuff with Python. What's the next step toward becoming a capable, confident software developer?</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1593278225/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cracking Codes with Python: An Introduction to Building and Breaking Ciphers: Sweigart, Al: 9781593278229: Amazon.com: Books</a> — Learn how to program in Python while making and breaking ciphers—algorithms used to create and send secret messages! </li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1593277954/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python, 4th Edition: Sweigart, Al: 9781593277956: Amazon.com: Books</a> — Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python will teach you how to make computer games using the popular Python programming language—even if you’ve never programmed before!</li></ul>

Episode 106: Interview with Al Sweigart

Kelly and Sean are organizing the PyCon US Education Summit for 2023. Join us to learn more about the summit, what we've learned from attending, and how you can get involved.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Welcome to PyCon US 2023 - PyCon US 2023 — Presenting PyCon US 2023 a 20th Year Anniversary Celebration!Salt Lake City, Utah - April 19, 2023 - April 27, 2023Tutorials - April 19-20, 2023Main Conference and Online - April 21-23, 2023Job Fair - April 23, 2023Sprints - April 24-27, 202

Kelly and Sean are organizing the PyCon US Education Summit for 2023. Join us to learn more about the summit, what we've learned from attending, and how you can get involved.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://us.pycon.org/2023/#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome to PyCon US 2023 - PyCon US 2023</a> — Presenting PyCon US 2023 a 20th Year Anniversary Celebration! Salt Lake City, Utah - April 19, 2023 - April 27, 2023 Tutorials - April 19-20, 2023 Main Conference and Online - April 21-23, 2023 Job Fair - April 23, 2023 Sprints - April 24-27, 202</li></ul>

Episode 105: PyCon Education Summit!

A podcast by Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor about their adventures teaching middle school computer science, problem-solving, handling failure, frustration, and victory through the lens of the Python programming language.Kelly Paredes has taught all over the world and specializes in curriculum design and development. She currently teaches sixth and seventh-grade computer science at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is her fourth year using Python.Sean Tibor has worked in marketing and technical management roles selling toothpaste and toothbrushes, designing chemical inventory and tv media databases, enrolling online nursing students, and founding a digital marketing agency. This is his fourth year teaching Python to seventh and eighth-grade students at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In episode 104 of the Teaching Python podcast, Kelly and Sean discuss their wins of the week and announce they are co-chairing the PyCon US Education Summit in April 2023. The episode features a segment on book recommendations, where Kelly and Sean share some of their recent reads that they found particularly useful for Python programmers. One of the recommended books is "The Missing ReadMe" which is a guide for new engineers to understand and navigate open-source projects. Another book recommended is "Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence" which is a comprehensive introduction to the field of artificial intelligence and its underlying algorithms and techniques. They also recommend "Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps" which is a practical guide with industry data about the benefits of DevOps. "Fluent Python" is another book they recommend which is a guide to writing better and more idiomatic Python code. Finally, they recommend the new edition of "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes which is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to Python programming for beginners. It's a great episode for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Python programming language, and the PyCon Education Summit, as well as reading some great books on the topic. The episode is available on the Teaching Python podcast website, and the links to the books can also be found there.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Amazon.com: Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals eBook : Knaflic, Cole Nussbaumer: Kindle Store — Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information , Cairo, Alberto - Amazon.com — Today, public conversations are increasingly driven by numbers. While charts, infographics, and diagrams can make us smarter, they can also deceive—intentionally or unintentionally. To be informed citizens, we must all be able to decode and use the visual information that politicians, journalists, and even our employers present us with each day. Demystifying an essential new literacy for our data-driven world, How Charts Lie examines contemporary examples ranging from election result infographics to global GDP maps and box office record charts, as well as an updated afterword on the graphics of the COVID-19 pandemic.Amazon.com: Truthful Art, The: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication (Voices That Matter) eBook : Cairo, Alberto: Books — Every day, at work, home, and school, we are bombarded with vast amounts of free data collected and shared by everyone and everything from our co-workers to our calorie counters. In this highly anticipated follow-up to The Functional Art—Alberto Cairo’s foundational guide to understanding information graphics and visualization—the respected data visualization professor explains in clear terms how to work with data, discover the stories hidden within, and share those stories with the world in the form of charts, maps, and infographics. Functional Art, The: An introduction to information graphics and visualization (Voices That Matter) 1, Cairo, Alberto, eBook - Amazon.com — Unlike any time before in our lives, we have access to vast amounts of free information. With the right tools, we can start to make sense of all this data to see patterns and trends that would otherwise be invisible to us. By transforming numbers into graphical shapes, we allow readers to understand the stories those numbers hide. In this practical introduction to understanding and using information graphics, you’ll learn how to use data visualizations as tools to see beyond lists of numbers and variables and achieve new insights into the complex world around us. The Missing README: A Guide for the New Software Engineer , Riccomini, Chris, Ryaboy, Dmitriy, eBook - Amazon.com — Key concepts and best practices for new software engineers — stuff critical to your workplace success that you weren’t taught in school.Amazon.com: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence: Volume 1 (Introduction to Artificial Intelligence) eBook : Talagala, Nisha, Ghanta, Sindhu: Kindle Store — This book is for K12 students who want to learn AI, for teachers who want to teach AI and bring AI into the classroom, and for any individual who wants to understand AI in a simple and effective way.Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations 1, Forsgren PhD, Nicole, Humble, Jez, Kim, Gene, eBook - Amazon.com — How can we apply technology to drive business value? For years, we've been told that the performance of software delivery teams doesn't matter―that it can't provide a competitive advantage to our companies. Through four years of groundbreaking research to include data collected from the State of DevOps reports conducted with Puppet, Dr. Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim set out to find a way to measure software delivery performance―and what drives it―using rigorous statistical methods. This book presents both the findings and the science behind that research, making the information accessible for readers to apply in their own organizations.Amazon.com: Leading with AI and Analytics: Build Your Data Science IQ to Drive Business Value eBook : Anderson, Eric, Zettelmeyer, Florian: Kindle Store — Data. It’s the benchmark that informs corporate projections, decision-making, and analysis. But, why do many organizations that see themselves as data-driven fail to thrive? In Leading with AI and Analytics, two renowned experts from the Kellogg School of Management show business leaders how to transform their organization to become evidence-driven, which leads to real, measurable changes that can help propel their companies to the top of their industries.Fluent Python 2, Ramalho, Luciano, eBook - Amazon.com — Don't waste time bending Python to fit patterns you've learned in other languages. Python's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas.Amazon.com: Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life eBook : Kwik, Jim: Kindle Store — JIM KWIK, the world's #1 brain coach, has written the owner's manual for mental expansion and brain fitness. Limitless gives people the ability to accomplish more--moreproductivity, more transformation, more personal success, and business achievement, by changing their Mindset, Motivation, and Methods.Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming , Matthes, Eric, eBook - Amazon.com — Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.The Book of Dash: Build Dashboards with Python and Plotly , Schroeder, Adam, Mayer, Christian, Ward, Ann Marie, eBook - Amazon.com — A swift and practical introduction to building interactive data visualization apps in Python, known as dashboards. You’ve seen dashboards before; think election result visualizations you can update in real time, or population maps you can filter by demographic. With the Python Dash library you’ll create analytic dashboards that present data in effective, usable, elegant ways in just a few lines of code.

In episode 104 of the Teaching Python podcast, Kelly and Sean discuss their wins of the week and announce they are co-chairing the PyCon US Education Summit in April 2023. The episode features a segment on book recommendations, where Kelly and Sean share some of their recent reads that they found particularly useful for Python programmers. One of the recommended books is "The Missing ReadMe" which is a guide for new engineers to understand and navigate open-source projects. Another book recommended is "Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence" which is a comprehensive introduction to the field of artificial intelligence and its underlying algorithms and techniques. They also recommend "Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps" which is a practical guide with industry data about the benefits of DevOps. "Fluent Python" is another book they recommend which is a guide to writing better and more idiomatic Python code. Finally, they recommend the new edition of "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes which is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to Python programming for beginners. It's a great episode for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Python programming language, and the PyCon Education Summit, as well as reading some great books on the topic. The episode is available on the Teaching Python podcast website, and the links to the books can also be found there.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B016DHQSM2/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals eBook : Knaflic, Cole Nussbaumer: Kindle Store</a> — Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. </li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07P88R6DW/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information , Cairo, Alberto - Amazon.com</a> — Today, public conversations are increasingly driven by numbers. While charts, infographics, and diagrams can make us smarter, they can also deceive—intentionally or unintentionally. To be informed citizens, we must all be able to decode and use the visual information that politicians, journalists, and even our employers present us with each day. Demystifying an essential new literacy for our data-driven world, How Charts Lie examines contemporary examples ranging from election result infographics to global GDP maps and box office record charts, as well as an updated afterword on the graphics of the COVID-19 pandemic.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01BLN09U0/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Truthful Art, The: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication (Voices That Matter) eBook : Cairo, Alberto: Books</a> — Every day, at work, home, and school, we are bombarded with vast amounts of free data collected and shared by everyone and everything from our co-workers to our calorie counters. In this highly anticipated follow-up to The Functional Art—Alberto Cairo’s foundational guide to understanding information graphics and visualization—the respected data visualization professor explains in clear terms how to work with data, discover the stories hidden within, and share those stories with the world in the form of charts, maps, and infographics. </li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0091SXDOM/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Functional Art, The: An introduction to information graphics and visualization (Voices That Matter) 1, Cairo, Alberto, eBook - Amazon.com</a> — Unlike any time before in our lives, we have access to vast amounts of free information. With the right tools, we can start to make sense of all this data to see patterns and trends that would otherwise be invisible to us. By transforming numbers into graphical shapes, we allow readers to understand the stories those numbers hide. In this practical introduction to understanding and using information graphics, you’ll learn how to use data visualizations as tools to see beyond lists of numbers and variables and achieve new insights into the complex world around us. </li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08XM2CDZM/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Missing README: A Guide for the New Software Engineer , Riccomini, Chris, Ryaboy, Dmitriy, eBook - Amazon.com</a> — Key concepts and best practices for new software engineers — stuff critical to your workplace success that you weren’t taught in school.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09V7XPLMZ/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence: Volume 1 (Introduction to Artificial Intelligence) eBook : Talagala, Nisha, Ghanta, Sindhu: Kindle Store</a> — This book is for K12 students who want to learn AI, for teachers who want to teach AI and bring AI into the classroom, and for any individual who wants to understand AI in a simple and effective way.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07B9F83WM/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations 1, Forsgren PhD, Nicole, Humble, Jez, Kim, Gene, eBook - Amazon.com</a> — How can we apply technology to drive business value? For years, we've been told that the performance of software delivery teams doesn't matter―that it can't provide a competitive advantage to our companies. Through four years of groundbreaking research to include data collected from the State of DevOps reports conducted with Puppet, Dr. Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim set out to find a way to measure software delivery performance―and what drives it―using rigorous statistical methods. This book presents both the findings and the science behind that research, making the information accessible for readers to apply in their own organizations.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08CQ8MY14/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Leading with AI and Analytics: Build Your Data Science IQ to Drive Business Value eBook : Anderson, Eric, Zettelmeyer, Florian: Kindle Store</a> — Data. It’s the benchmark that informs corporate projections, decision-making, and analysis. But, why do many organizations that see themselves as data-driven fail to thrive? In Leading with AI and Analytics, two renowned experts from the Kellogg School of Management show business leaders how to transform their organization to become evidence-driven, which leads to real, measurable changes that can help propel their companies to the top of their industries.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09WZJMMJP/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fluent Python 2, Ramalho, Luciano, eBook - Amazon.com</a> — Don't waste time bending Python to fit patterns you've learned in other languages. Python's simplicity lets you become productive quickly, but often this means you aren't using everything the language has to offer. With the updated edition of this hands-on guide, you'll learn how to write effective, modern Python 3 code by leveraging its best ideas.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B082ZQDH63/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life eBook : Kwik, Jim: Kindle Store</a> — JIM KWIK, the world's #1 brain coach, has written the owner's manual for mental expansion and brain fitness. Limitless gives people the ability to accomplish more--more productivity, more transformation, more personal success, and business achievement, by changing their Mindset, Motivation, and Methods.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09WJX22TV/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming , Matthes, Eric, eBook - Amazon.com</a> — Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09JB546TQ/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Book of Dash: Build Dashboards with Python and Plotly , Schroeder, Adam, Mayer, Christian, Ward, Ann Marie, eBook - Amazon.com</a> — A swift and practical introduction to building interactive data visualization apps in Python, known as dashboards. You’ve seen dashboards before; think election result visualizations you can update in real time, or population maps you can filter by demographic. With the Python Dash library you’ll create analytic dashboards that present data in effective, usable, elegant ways in just a few lines of code.</li></ul>

Episode 104: What We're Reading

This episode description was written by ChatGPT. What do you think? In this episode of the Teaching Python podcast, Kelly and Sean delve into the topic of ChatGPT and its potential impact on computer science education. ChatGPT is a new artificial intelligence tool developed by OpenAI that has generated a lot of buzz in the tech industry. The hosts consider both the potential benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT in the classroom, and discuss how it could be used to enhance the learning experience. One of the key points they address is the question of whether ChatGPT will be a helpful or harmful addition to computer science education. On the one hand, ChatGPT has the potential to be a powerful teaching aid, providing students with a unique and engaging way to learn. On the other hand, there are concerns that the use of ChatGPT could lead to a reduction in critical thinking skills, as students may rely too heavily on the tool for solutions. Ultimately, Kelly and Sean argue that ChatGPT has the potential to be a valuable resource for educators, but it is important to use it in a balanced and mindful way. They suggest that incorporating ChatGPT into the curriculum in combination with other teaching methods could be an effective way to maximize its benefits and minimize any negative effects. If you are interested in learning more about ChatGPT and its potential applications in education, be sure to check out the linked resources.Support Teaching PythonLinks:ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue — We’ve trained a model called ChatGPT which interacts in a conversational way. The dialogue format makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer followup questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests. ChatGPT is a sibling model to InstructGPT, which is trained to follow an instruction in a prompt and provide a detailed response.Aligning Language Models to Follow Instructions — We’ve trained language models that are much better at following user intentions than GPT-3 while also making them more truthful and less toxic, using techniques developed through our alignment research. These InstructGPT models, which are trained with humans in the loop, are now deployed as the default language models on our API.Proximal Policy Optimization — We’re releasing a new class of reinforcement learning algorithms, Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO), which perform comparably or better than state-of-the-art approaches while being much simpler to implement and tune. PPO has become the default reinforcement learning algorithm at OpenAI because of its ease of use and good performance.ChatGPT Equivalent Is Open-Source, But it Is of No Use to Developers — It seems like the first open-source ChatGPT equivalent has emerged. It is an application of RLHF (Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback) built on top of Google’s PaLM architecture, which has 540 billion parameters. PaLM + RLHF, ChatGPT Equivalent is open-source now, it is a text-generating model that acts similarly to ChatGPT, was provided by the developer in charge of reverse engineering closed-sourced AI systems like Meta’s Make-A-Video. It is characterized as a work in progress. How AI Is Changing The Way Students Learn — In the education landscape, technology is rapidly changing. AI and machine learning, in particular, are now impacting the education sector in numerous ways. In fact, despite some commonly held beliefs, the use of AI in education goes beyond grading student assessments, and this technology can greatly benefit both educators and students.Brian Bourque on Twitter:  — "ChatGPT will revolutionize how non-technical folks build products. Here's an example (I put this together in 2 min, so yeah, it's crappy):" / TwitterCan Anti-Plagiarism Tools Detect When AI Chatbots Write Student Essays? | EdSurge News — After its launch last month, ChatGPT, the latest chatbot released by OpenAI, made the rounds online.Alex, a sophomore at a university in Pittsburgh, started toying with the chatbot about a week after it was released, after finding out about it on Twitter. Within a couple of days, he got really excited by the quality of the writing it produced. The chatbot was good, he says—really good. (“Alex” is the name that this person provided to EdSurge. He only agreed to speak anonymously, for fear of repercussions for admitting to academic dishonesty.)Will ChatGPT Kill the Student Essay? - The Atlantic — Nobody is prepared for how AI will transform academia.ChatGPT for Google - Chrome Web Store — Display ChatGPT response alongside Google Search resultsThis is an open-source extension that show response from ChatGPT alongside Google and other search enginesZohaibAhmed/chatgpt-api: This repo is unofficial ChatGPT api. It is based on Daniel Gross's WhatsApp GPT — It uses playwright and chromium to open browser and parse html.It is an unoffical api for development purpose only.lencx/ChatGPT: 🔮 ChatGPT Desktop Application (Mac, Windows and Linux) — This is a major and exciting update. It works like a Telegram bot command and helps you quickly populate custom models to make chatgpt work the way you want it to. This project has taken a lot of my spare time, so if it helps you, please help spread the word or star it would be a great encouragement to me. I hope I can keep updating it and adding more interesting features.ChatGPT Tutorial - A Crash Course on Chat GPT for Beginners - YouTube — This ChatGPT Tutorial is a Crash Course on Chat GPT for Beginners. With the increase in popularity, ChatGPT is still unknown to many people. In this video, I will provide a crash course on different ways to use ChatGPT.

This episode description was written by ChatGPT. What do you think? In this episode of the Teaching Python podcast, Kelly and Sean delve into the topic of ChatGPT and its potential impact on computer science education. <a href="https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChatGPT</a> is a new artificial intelligence tool developed by OpenAI that has generated a lot of buzz in the tech industry. The hosts consider both the potential benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT in the classroom, and discuss how it could be used to enhance the learning experience. One of the key points they address is the question of whether ChatGPT will be a helpful or harmful addition to computer science education. On the one hand, ChatGPT has the potential to be a powerful teaching aid, providing students with a unique and engaging way to learn. On the other hand, there are concerns that the use of ChatGPT could lead to a reduction in critical thinking skills, as students may rely too heavily on the tool for solutions. Ultimately, Kelly and Sean argue that ChatGPT has the potential to be a valuable resource for educators, but it is important to use it in a balanced and mindful way. They suggest that incorporating ChatGPT into the curriculum in combination with other teaching methods could be an effective way to maximize its benefits and minimize any negative effects. If you are interested in learning more about ChatGPT and its potential applications in education, be sure to check out the linked resources.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue</a> — We’ve trained a model called ChatGPT which interacts in a conversational way. The dialogue format makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer followup questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests. ChatGPT is a sibling model to InstructGPT, which is trained to follow an instruction in a prompt and provide a detailed response.</li><li><a href="https://openai.com/blog/instruction-following/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aligning Language Models to Follow Instructions</a> — We’ve trained language models that are much better at following user intentions than GPT-3 while also making them more truthful and less toxic, using techniques developed through our alignment research. These InstructGPT models, which are trained with humans in the loop, are now deployed as the default language models on our API.</li><li><a href="https://openai.com/blog/openai-baselines-ppo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proximal Policy Optimization</a> — We’re releasing a new class of reinforcement learning algorithms, Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO), which perform comparably or better than state-of-the-art approaches while being much simpler to implement and tune. PPO has become the default reinforcement learning algorithm at OpenAI because of its ease of use and good performance.</li><li><a href="https://www.analyticsinsight.net/chatgpt-equivalent-is-open-source-but-it-is-of-no-use-to-developers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChatGPT Equivalent Is Open-Source, But it Is of No Use to Developers</a> — It seems like the first open-source ChatGPT equivalent has emerged. It is an application of RLHF (Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback) built on top of Google’s PaLM architecture, which has 540 billion parameters. PaLM + RLHF, ChatGPT Equivalent is open-source now, it is a text-generating model that acts similarly to ChatGPT, was provided by the developer in charge of reverse engineering closed-sourced AI systems like Meta’s Make-A-Video. It is characterized as a work in progress. </li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/09/20/how-ai-is-changing-the-way-students-learn/?sh=1cb887f97338" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How AI Is Changing The Way Students Learn</a> — In the education landscape, technology is rapidly changing. AI and machine learning, in particular, are now impacting the education sector in numerous ways. In fact, despite some commonly held beliefs, the use of AI in education goes beyond grading student assessments, and this technology can greatly benefit both educators and students.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/bbourque/status/1610144728514809857?s=12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Bourque on Twitter: </a> — "ChatGPT will revolutionize how non-technical folks build products. Here's an example (I put this together in 2 min, so yeah, it's crappy):" / Twitter</li><li><a href="https://www.edsurge.com/news/2022-12-21-can-anti-plagiarism-tools-detect-when-ai-chatbots-write-student-essays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Can Anti-Plagiarism Tools Detect When AI Chatbots Write Student Essays? | EdSurge News</a> — After its launch last month, ChatGPT, the latest chatbot released by OpenAI, made the rounds online. Alex, a sophomore at a university in Pittsburgh, started toying with the chatbot about a week after it was released, after finding out about it on Twitter. Within a couple of days, he got really excited by the quality of the writing it produced. The chatbot was good, he says—really good. (“Alex” is the name that this person provided to EdSurge. He only agreed to speak anonymously, for fear of repercussions for admitting to academic dishonesty.)</li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/12/chatgpt-ai-writing-college-student-essays/672371/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will ChatGPT Kill the Student Essay? - The Atlantic</a> — Nobody is prepared for how AI will transform academia.</li><li><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chatgpt-for-google/jgjaeacdkonaoafenlfkkkmbaopkbilf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChatGPT for Google - Chrome Web Store</a> — Display ChatGPT response alongside Google Search results This is an open-source extension that show response from ChatGPT alongside Google and other search engines</li><li><a href="https://github.com/ZohaibAhmed/chatgpt-api" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ZohaibAhmed/chatgpt-api: This repo is unofficial ChatGPT api. It is based on Daniel Gross's WhatsApp GPT</a> — It uses playwright and chromium to open browser and parse html. It is an unoffical api for development purpose only.</li><li><a href="https://github.com/lencx/ChatGPT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lencx/ChatGPT: 🔮 ChatGPT Desktop Application (Mac, Windows and Linux)</a> — This is a major and exciting update. It works like a Telegram bot command and helps you quickly populate custom models to make chatgpt work the way you want it to. This project has taken a lot of my spare time, so if it helps you, please help spread the word or star it would be a great encouragement to me. I hope I can keep updating it and adding more interesting features.</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTxsNm9IdYU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChatGPT Tutorial - A Crash Course on Chat GPT for Beginners - YouTube</a> — This ChatGPT Tutorial is a Crash Course on Chat GPT for Beginners. With the increase in popularity, ChatGPT is still unknown to many people. In this video, I will provide a crash course on different ways to use ChatGPT.</li></ul>

Episode 103: ChatGPT and Learning

In Episode 102 of the Teaching Python podcast with Kelly and Sean, the topic is learner variability, based on an article by Jessica Jackson of the Digital Promise Project. This episode discusses how to effectively teach programming to a diverse group of learners, and how to adapt to the individual needs and learning styles of each student. One key point discussed in the podcast is that students learn at different times and at different rates, and it is important for teachers to recognize and accommodate this variability. The old theory of learning styles, which suggests that individuals have a preferred style of learning and that teaching should be tailored to these preferences, has been debunked as a myth. Instead, research suggests that the most effective way to teach is to use a variety of methods and approaches, and to allow students to engage with the material in different ways. In addition to incorporating teaching strategies such as scaffolding, differentiation, and formative assessment, it is also important for teachers to consider the various learning factors that may impact their students. This includes designing for students who may be at the margins, such as those who are struggling or those who are advanced. It also involves designing with context in mind, taking into account the unique experiences and background of each student. This can include cultural factors, language barriers, and any prior knowledge or skills that may be relevant to the material being taught. Designing with the whole child in mind involves considering not just the cognitive aspects of learning, but also the social and emotional aspects. This may involve creating a positive and supportive learning environment, and being attuned to the needs and well-being of each student. Finally, designing for powerful experiences involves creating engaging and meaningful learning activities that are likely to have a lasting impact on students. By considering these various learning factors, teachers can create more effective and inclusive learning experiences for their students.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Learner Variability Teacher Guide.pdf - Google Drive — The Learner Variability Project In the Field:A Guide to Understanding and AddressingLearner VariabilityLearner Variability Navigator | Learner Variability Project — Learners thrive when their experience is personal and meaningful. This free tool helps you find research-based strategies that support the whole learner so you can create better learning experiences today.Homepage - Digital Promise — Digital Promise shapes the future of learning and advances equitable education systems by bringing together solutions across research, practice, and technology.

In Episode 102 of the Teaching Python podcast with Kelly and Sean, the topic is learner variability, based on an article by Jessica Jackson of the Digital Promise Project. This episode discusses how to effectively teach programming to a diverse group of learners, and how to adapt to the individual needs and learning styles of each student. One key point discussed in the podcast is that students learn at different times and at different rates, and it is important for teachers to recognize and accommodate this variability. The old theory of learning styles, which suggests that individuals have a preferred style of learning and that teaching should be tailored to these preferences, has been debunked as a myth. Instead, research suggests that the most effective way to teach is to use a variety of methods and approaches, and to allow students to engage with the material in different ways. In addition to incorporating teaching strategies such as scaffolding, differentiation, and formative assessment, it is also important for teachers to consider the various learning factors that may impact their students. This includes designing for students who may be at the margins, such as those who are struggling or those who are advanced. It also involves designing with context in mind, taking into account the unique experiences and background of each student. This can include cultural factors, language barriers, and any prior knowledge or skills that may be relevant to the material being taught. Designing with the whole child in mind involves considering not just the cognitive aspects of learning, but also the social and emotional aspects. This may involve creating a positive and supportive learning environment, and being attuned to the needs and well-being of each student. Finally, designing for powerful experiences involves creating engaging and meaningful learning activities that are likely to have a lasting impact on students. By considering these various learning factors, teachers can create more effective and inclusive learning experiences for their students.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pxoujo5cgrm77_QYdVMdslTFyp4gW0Kt/view" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learner Variability Teacher Guide.pdf - Google Drive</a> — The Learner Variability Project In the Field: A Guide to Understanding and Addressing Learner Variability</li><li><a href="https://lvp.digitalpromiseglobal.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learner Variability Navigator | Learner Variability Project</a> — Learners thrive when their experience is personal and meaningful. This free tool helps you find research-based strategies that support the whole learner so you can create better learning experiences today.</li><li><a href="https://digitalpromise.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homepage - Digital Promise</a> — Digital Promise shapes the future of learning and advances equitable education systems by bringing together solutions across research, practice, and technology.</li></ul>

Episode 102: The Learner Variability Project

Welcome to Teaching Python, the podcast all about sharing tips, tricks, and insights on teaching and learning the Python programming language. In this episode, Kelly and Sean are giving you a list of 10 gift ideas for computer science teachers and learners. Whether you're a teacher looking for some inspiration for your holiday wishlist, or a student looking for a gift for your favorite computer science teacher, this episode has you covered. From practical tools like an online course about Python, to fun gadgets like a Lego rollercoaster or desktop robot, there's something for everyone on this list. So join Kelly and Sean as they share their top 10 gift ideas for computer science teachers and learners. And as always, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, be sure to send us an email at info@teachingpython.fm. Happy holiday season and happy coding!Support Teaching PythonLinks:EMO GO HOME - LivingAi — The EMO GO HOME version is expected to be shipped by Christmas, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive it by Christmas.So if you want to receive EMO earlier, you can buy the standard version of EMO first, and buy the separate Home Station later (another new order).Loop Coaster 10303 | LEGO® Icons | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US — When we released our first roller-coaster set, we had no idea that it would become so popular. 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Welcome to Teaching Python, the podcast all about sharing tips, tricks, and insights on teaching and learning the Python programming language. In this episode, Kelly and Sean are giving you a list of 10 gift ideas for computer science teachers and learners. Whether you're a teacher looking for some inspiration for your holiday wishlist, or a student looking for a gift for your favorite computer science teacher, this episode has you covered. From practical tools like an online course about Python, to fun gadgets like a Lego rollercoaster or desktop robot, there's something for everyone on this list. So join Kelly and Sean as they share their top 10 gift ideas for computer science teachers and learners. And as always, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, be sure to send us an email at <a href="mailto:info@teachingpython.fm" rel="nofollow">info@teachingpython.fm</a>. Happy holiday season and happy coding!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://living.ai/product/emo-go-home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EMO GO HOME - LivingAi</a> — The EMO GO HOME version is expected to be shipped by Christmas, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive it by Christmas. So if you want to receive EMO earlier, you can buy the standard version of EMO first, and buy the separate Home Station later (another new order).</li><li><a href="https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/loop-coaster-10303" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loop Coaster 10303 | LEGO® Icons | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US</a> — When we released our first roller-coaster set, we had no idea that it would become so popular. It turns out, though, that people really love roller-coasters! So, when it came to designing our newest roller-coaster set, our designers wanted to do something that we’ve never done before and create a set that they were certain would appeal to roller-coaster fans around the world.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0BLJVXHVD/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Beginners crochet kit, DIY Crochet Kit For Beginners, Cute Animal Kit Fox Starter Pack With Yarn Balls, Crochet Hooks, knitting stitch markers, Needles, Instruction, Accessories Kit for Beginners</a> — All in One Crochet Kit: Our beginners crochet kit contains 3pcs yarn balls, 1pc crochet hook, 5pcs knitting stitch markers, 1pc yarn needle, 4 plastic eyes, stuffing, paper and video instruction. 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Smooth Aluminum Hilt+Removable Blade: Handle is made of aluminum alloy. Blade material is high quality poly carbonate. Total length about 95 cm after assembly.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1718502702/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: Matthes, Eric: 9781718502703: Amazon.com: Books</a> — This third edition is completely revised to reflect the latest in Python code. New and updated coverage includes VS Code for text editing, the pathlib module for file handling, pytest for testing your code, as well as the latest features of Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django. If you’ve been thinking about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will provide you with the skills to write real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code!</li><li><a href="https://nostarch.com/python-crash-course-3rd-edition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(Get it now) Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition | No Starch Press</a> — Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. 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Episode 101: 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

After 100 episodes of Teaching Python, Kelly and Sean invite some friends of the show to share how they stay motivated. We're joined by Michael Kennedy and [Brian Okken](twitter.com/brianokken) from the Python Bytes podcast to talk about the ways we stay motivated. Listen in for tips and strategies from a variety of sources. How do you stay motivated? Special Guests: Brian Okken and Michael Kennedy. Support Teaching Python Links: Python Bytes Podcast — Python Bytes is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken. Talk Python To Me Podcast — Talk Python To MeA podcast on Python and related technologiesTest &amp; Code in Python — ABOUT THE SHOWTopics include automated testing, testing strategy, software engineering practices, packaging, Python, pytest, data science, TDD, continuous integration, and software methodologies.Also anything I think helps make the daily life of a software developer more fun and rewarding.Hosted by Brian OkkenPython Testing with pytest: Simple, Rapid, Effective, and Scalable: Okken, Brian: 9781680508604: Amazon.com: Books — Test applications, packages, and libraries large and small with pytest, Python's most powerful testing framework. pytest helps you write tests quickly and keep them readable and maintainable. In this fully revised edition, explore pytest's superpowers - simple asserts, fixtures, parametrization, markers, and plugins - while creating simple tests and test suites against a small database application. Using a robust yet simple fixture model, it's just as easy to write small tests with pytest as it is to scale up to complex functional testing. This book shows you how.

After 100 episodes of Teaching Python, Kelly and Sean invite some friends of the show to share how they stay motivated. We're joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/mkennedy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Kennedy</a> and [Brian Okken](<a href="http://twitter.com/brianokken" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/brianokken</a>) from the <a href="https://pythonbytes.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Python Bytes</a> podcast to talk about the ways we stay motivated. Listen in for tips and strategies from a variety of sources. How do you stay motivated? Special Guests: Brian Okken and Michael Kennedy. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a> Links: <ul><li><a href="https://pythonbytes.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Python Bytes Podcast</a> — Python Bytes is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken. </li><li><a href="https://talkpython.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talk Python To Me Podcast</a> — Talk Python To Me A podcast on Python and related technologies</li><li><a href="https://testandcode.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Test &amp; Code in Python</a> — ABOUT THE SHOW Topics include automated testing, testing strategy, software engineering practices, packaging, Python, pytest, data science, TDD, continuous integration, and software methodologies. Also anything I think helps make the daily life of a software developer more fun and rewarding. Hosted by Brian Okken</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1680508601/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Python Testing with pytest: Simple, Rapid, Effective, and Scalable: Okken, Brian: 9781680508604: Amazon.com: Books</a> — Test applications, packages, and libraries large and small with pytest, Python's most powerful testing framework. pytest helps you write tests quickly and keep them readable and maintainable. In this fully revised edition, explore pytest's superpowers - simple asserts, fixtures, parametrization, markers, and plugins - while creating simple tests and test suites against a small database application. Using a robust yet simple fixture model, it's just as easy to write small tests with pytest as it is to scale up to complex functional testing. This book shows you how.</li></ul>

Episode 100: Celebrating Motivation (with @mkennedy & @brianokken)

The Teaching Python podcast speaks about how the Google Cycle can help support learning in Code. Teaching kids to “embrace the research side of Coding (and become great at this skill)” “Now we aren’t talking about googling for solutions. But smart googling with a big perspective.” → Kelly is starting a Boot camp, the prework module actually says and explains: “If you get stuck, remember that you can usually get help by searching online.” THere are guidelines to how to search and how to read Stack Overflow. “A good rule of thumb is to use code you find as a resource, not a solution.” “While google may have many answers, it’s no replacement for your own mind! Avoid relying on google to find out the programming solutions to the bare fundamentals of your chosen programming language.” This means not being tempted to use your search tools as a replacement for memorising the basics of your programming language. While technically you’ll quickly find the answer for the most basic questions to some programming queries (e.g. how to print to console) you certainly don’t want to be reaching for google every time you need to use this!Support Teaching Python

The Teaching Python podcast speaks about how the Google Cycle can help support learning in Code. Teaching kids to “embrace the research side of Coding (and become great at this skill)” “Now we aren’t talking about googling for solutions. But smart googling with a big perspective.” → Kelly is starting a Boot camp, the prework module actually says and explains: “If you get stuck, remember that you can usually get help by searching online.” THere are guidelines to how to search and how to read Stack Overflow. “A good rule of thumb is to use code you find as a resource, not a solution.” “While google may have many answers, it’s no replacement for your own mind! Avoid relying on google to find out the programming solutions to the bare fundamentals of your chosen programming language.” This means not being tempted to use your search tools as a replacement for memorising the basics of your programming language. While technically you’ll quickly find the answer for the most basic questions to some programming queries (e.g. how to print to console) you certainly don’t want to be reaching for google every time you need to use this!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>

Episode 99: LIVE: The Art of Searching It Up

The Teaching Python podcast speaks with Elad Inbar, founder of RobotLab and Robots for Education and how to improve student engagement by using robots.Special Guest: Elad Inbar.Support Teaching PythonLinks:RobotLAB Group - Robotics Solution Integrator — We are "The Robot Guys". the only company you will ever need for your turn-key robotics solution. No matter how small or large your project is, we can do the heavy lifting for you!NAO Robot Power V6 Educator Pack — The latest version of NAO with 10 major areas of improvement is here! Bring STEM and Coding to life with the NAO Robot. Hands-on learning platform to teach core subjects: Reading, Writing, Math, pre-algebra, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus and programming. 

The Teaching Python podcast speaks with Elad Inbar, founder of RobotLab and Robots for Education and how to improve student engagement by using robots.Special Guest: Elad Inbar.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.robotlab.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RobotLAB Group - Robotics Solution Integrator</a> — We are "The Robot Guys". the only company you will ever need for your turn-key robotics solution. No matter how small or large your project is, we can do the heavy lifting for you!</li><li><a href="https://www.robotlab.com/store/nao-power-v6-educator-pack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NAO Robot Power V6 Educator Pack</a> — The latest version of NAO with 10 major areas of improvement is here! Bring STEM and Coding to life with the NAO Robot. Hands-on learning platform to teach core subjects: Reading, Writing, Math, pre-algebra, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus and programming. </li></ul>

Episode 98: Robotics with RobotLab

Sri Kundurthy, a student and EuroPython speaker joins Kelly and Sean to talk about bringing Python to other subject areas. From physics models to data manipulation to advanced algorithms, we talk about a wide range of applications for computer science outside of the computer science classroomSpecial Guest: Srivatsa Kundurthy.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Revolutionizing Education: How Python is Essential Beyond Computer Science - Srivatsa Kundurthy - EuroPython 2022 | July 11th-17th 2022 | Dublin Ireland &amp; Remote — Python has had a transformational effect on countless fields so far, but its permeation can be accelerated through the integration of Python into non-computing coursework. Currently, Python’s presence within secondary and post-secondary schools varies greatly between different institutions, but the continuity in the lack of interdisciplinary coursework is a key limiting factor in the widespread growth of computing education. The Missing README: A Guide for the New Software Engineer: Riccomini, Chris, Ryaboy, Dmitriy: 9781718501836: Amazon.com: Books — Key concepts and best practices for new software engineers — stuff critical to your workplace success that you weren’t taught in school.srivatsa-kundurthy (Srivatsa Kundurthy)Teaching Python: Overview | LinkedIn — Our new Teaching Python LinkedIn Page!

Sri Kundurthy, a student and EuroPython speaker joins Kelly and Sean to talk about bringing Python to other subject areas. From physics models to data manipulation to advanced algorithms, we talk about a wide range of applications for computer science outside of the computer science classroomSpecial Guest: Srivatsa Kundurthy.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://ep2022.europython.eu/session/revolutionizing-education-how-python-is-essential-beyond-computer-science" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revolutionizing Education: How Python is Essential Beyond Computer Science - Srivatsa Kundurthy - EuroPython 2022 | July 11th-17th 2022 | Dublin Ireland &amp; Remote</a> — Python has had a transformational effect on countless fields so far, but its permeation can be accelerated through the integration of Python into non-computing coursework. Currently, Python’s presence within secondary and post-secondary schools varies greatly between different institutions, but the continuity in the lack of interdisciplinary coursework is a key limiting factor in the widespread growth of computing education. </li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1718501838/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Missing README: A Guide for the New Software Engineer: Riccomini, Chris, Ryaboy, Dmitriy: 9781718501836: Amazon.com: Books</a> — Key concepts and best practices for new software engineers — stuff critical to your workplace success that you weren’t taught in school.</li><li><a href="https://github.com/srivatsa-kundurthy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">srivatsa-kundurthy (Srivatsa Kundurthy)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-python/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching Python: Overview | LinkedIn</a> — Our new Teaching Python LinkedIn Page!</li></ul>

Episode 97: Beyond Computer Science Classrooms

Kelly and Sean discuss how grading and learning are often confused with each other. We settle in for a chat about everything from intern projects to class challenges to communicating actual learning through grades. Settle in for an episode with just the co-hosts of Teaching Python!Support Teaching PythonLinks:Modern APIs with FastAPI and Python Online Course - [Talk Python Training] — Getting started course with FastAPI from TalkPython Training by Michael KennedyThe Missing README: A Guide for the New Software Engineer: Riccomini, Chris, Ryaboy, Dmitriy: 9781718501836: Amazon.com: Books — Key concepts and best practices for new software engineers — stuff critical to your workplace success that you weren’t taught in school.Amazon.com: Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving: 9781593274245: Spraul, V. Anton: Books — The real challenge of programming isn't learning a language's syntax—it's learning to creatively solve problems so you can build something great. In this one-of-a-kind text, author V. Anton Spraul breaks down the ways that programmers solve problems and teaches you what other introductory books often ignore: how to Think Like a Programmer. Each chapter tackles a single programming concept, like classes, pointers, and recursion, and open-ended exercises throughout challenge you to apply your knowledge.Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy - Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy - Carnegie Mellon University — Use educational affordances of robotics to create CS-STEM opportunities for all learners

Kelly and Sean discuss how grading and learning are often confused with each other. We settle in for a chat about everything from intern projects to class challenges to communicating actual learning through grades. Settle in for an episode with just the co-hosts of Teaching Python!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://training.talkpython.fm/courses/getting-started-with-fastapi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modern APIs with FastAPI and Python Online Course - [Talk Python Training]</a> — Getting started course with FastAPI from TalkPython Training by Michael Kennedy</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1718501838/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Missing README: A Guide for the New Software Engineer: Riccomini, Chris, Ryaboy, Dmitriy: 9781718501836: Amazon.com: Books</a> — Key concepts and best practices for new software engineers — stuff critical to your workplace success that you weren’t taught in school.</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1593274246/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving: 9781593274245: Spraul, V. Anton: Books</a> — The real challenge of programming isn't learning a language's syntax—it's learning to creatively solve problems so you can build something great. In this one-of-a-kind text, author V. Anton Spraul breaks down the ways that programmers solve problems and teaches you what other introductory books often ignore: how to Think Like a Programmer. Each chapter tackles a single programming concept, like classes, pointers, and recursion, and open-ended exercises throughout challenge you to apply your knowledge.</li><li><a href="https://www.cmu.edu/roboticsacademy/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy - Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy - Carnegie Mellon University</a> — Use educational affordances of robotics to create CS-STEM opportunities for all learners</li></ul>

Episode 96: Decoupling Grading

The Teaching Python podcast speaks with Pete Dring and the tools he has created to manage his workload while teaching computer science and Python. Join us to learn more about these tools and how you can use them to shift your workload from boring to exciting!Special Guest: Peter Dring.Support Teaching PythonLinks:Create with code — Write python code in the browser!Write, run and debug python code in your browser — Welcome to blog.withcode.uk! This site is designed to provide free teaching and learning resources for teachers and students of Computer Science. You can find out more here. Amazon.com: Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything eBook : PhD, Barbara Oakley, Schewe, Olav: Kindle Store — Do you spend too much time learning with disappointing results? Do you find it difficult to remember what you read? Do you put off studying because it’s boring and you’re easily distracted? This book is for you.

The Teaching Python podcast speaks with Pete Dring and the tools he has created to manage his workload while teaching computer science and Python. Join us to learn more about these tools and how you can use them to shift your workload from boring to exciting!Special Guest: Peter Dring.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support Teaching Python</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="https://create.withcode.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Create with code</a> — Write python code in the browser!</li><li><a href="https://blog.withcode.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write, run and debug python code in your browser</a> — Welcome to <a href="http://blog.withcode.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog.withcode.uk</a>! This site is designed to provide free teaching and learning resources for teachers and students of Computer Science. You can find out more here. </li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08FZ8Z6RD/teachingpython-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything eBook : PhD, Barbara Oakley, Schewe, Olav: Kindle Store</a> — Do you spend too much time learning with disappointing results? Do you find it difficult to remember what you read? Do you put off studying because it’s boring and you’re easily distracted? This book is for you.</li></ul>

Episode 95: Managing Your Teacher Workload

This is a great podcast for anyone who wants to learn Python, but does not know how to get started or wants to figure out how their kids can learn Python. The podcast provides a lot information on the best resources to learn Python, and it is engaging as well.

Great Podcast for Learning How to Learn Python

Thanks for taking the time to put together this podcast!  I am finding it very useful in my second year teaching a nine-week unit on programming in the Exploring Computer Science class at our high school.

Each week you give a great tip and follow it up with many examples of how you are using it in your clsssrooms and the show notes provide the links so we can try some of these things out as well.  Currently doing the 5-minute code challenges to start each class and finding out where my students need more practice and when we are ready to move on.

Super show!

Great teaching ideas

A podcast by Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor about their adventures teaching middle school computer science, problem-solving, handling failure, frustration, and victory through the lens of the Python programming language. Kelly Paredes has taught all over the world and specializes in curriculum design and development. She currently teaches sixth and seventh-grade computer science at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is her fourth year using Python. Sean Tibor has worked in marketing and technical management roles selling toothpaste and toothbrushes, designing chemical inventory and tv media databases, enrolling online nursing students, and founding a digital marketing agency. This is his fourth year teaching Python to seventh and eighth-grade students at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Teaching Python

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