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Teaching Python

Welcome to "Teaching Python Podcast,” the go-to podcast for anyone interested in the intersection of education and coding. Hosted by Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor, this podcast dives into the thrills and challenges of teaching middle school computer science through the engaging and versatile Python programming language.
About the Hosts:
Kelly Paredes brings a wealth of global experience in curriculum design and currently inspires sixth and eighth graders at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Celebrating her seventh year of integrating Python into her teaching, Kelly has a knack for making complex concepts accessible and exciting.
Sean Tibor, a Senior Cloud Engineer at Mondelez International, draws from a rich background that spans marketing, database design, and digital agency leadership. Having taught Python to seventh and eighth graders at Pine Crest School, Sean now extends his expertise by supporting interns and tutoring students in Python.
Explore with Us:
* Engaging Lessons: Discover how we make Python programming both fun and accessible for young learners, equipping them with the skills to tackle real-world problems.
* Classroom Insights: Experience our journey through both triumphs and trials in the classroom, and learn what it takes to foster a vibrant learning environment.
* Expert Interviews: Gain valuable perspectives from interviews with fellow educators and industry experts, who share their top strategies and success stories in coding education.

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Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
151
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Episode 31: The School of 2024

Episode 31: The School of 2024

Can you belive it's only been five years since Alexa launched? Or that identifying birds in photos was considered a hard problem for machine learning? In this episode, Kelly and Sean discuss plausibl…

00:46:31  |   Mon 11 Nov 2019
Episode 30: Teaching Adult Learners

Episode 30: Teaching Adult Learners

In this episode, Kelly and Sean speak to Reuven Lerner about how to teach adult learners and people switching to Python from other languages. Reuven is a corporate trainer of Python and Data Science.…

00:55:39  |   Tue 05 Nov 2019
Episode 29: Non-Traditional Python Education

Episode 29: Non-Traditional Python Education

This week, Kelly and Sean are joined by Brianne Caplan from Code Your Dreams and Gabrielle Rabinowitz from the BridgeUP: STEM Program at the American Museum of Natural History to discuss K-12 Python …

00:48:06  |   Mon 28 Oct 2019
Episode 28: 10 Things We Wish We Knew

Episode 28: 10 Things We Wish We Knew

Has it already been a year of learning and teaching Python for Kelly and Sean? In this episode, our co-hosts talk about the things they wish they knew a year ago to make their Python journey even bet…

00:33:44  |   Sun 20 Oct 2019
Episode 27: Automate the Boring Teaching Stuff

Episode 27: Automate the Boring Teaching Stuff

Isn't it surprising how much repetition goes into the job of teaching? What if you could use Python to automate that and focus on the work that adds the most value for your students? Or at least elim…

00:43:14  |   Fri 04 Oct 2019
Episode 26: Building Lessons and Planning the Curriculum

Episode 26: Building Lessons and Planning the Curriculum

In this episode, Kelly and Sean discuss how their philosophy of teaching helps them to design their daily curriculum for the course.

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00:48:56  |   Tue 03 Sep 2019
Episode 25: The Best Editors and IDEs for Teaching Python

Episode 25: The Best Editors and IDEs for Teaching Python

What are the best editors for teaching in Python? In this episode, Kelly and Sean examine a variety of different environments for students to learn to code Python. Should it be online or local? Paid …

00:34:12  |   Wed 17 Jul 2019
Episode 24: Avoiding the Summer Slide (For Teachers)

Episode 24: Avoiding the Summer Slide (For Teachers)

Many teachers give advice to parents on how to keep kids engaged during the summer. Sean and Kelly take their own advice and apply it to teachers and professional development. In this episode, we di…

00:30:34  |   Thu 27 Jun 2019
Episode 23: Being Reflective: A Year of Learning, Teaching, and Python

Episode 23: Being Reflective: A Year of Learning, Teaching, and Python

Kelly and Sean both agree that reflecting on your teaching is vital for our growth as educators and learners. In this episode, they take a few moments to reflect on their year, their lessons, their l…

00:38:12  |   Thu 20 Jun 2019
Episode 22: Talking About Teaching With Meg Ray

Episode 22: Talking About Teaching With Meg Ray

In this episode, Kelly and Sean talk to freelance educational consultant Meg Ray. She was the founding Teacher in Residence at Cornell Tech where she was responsible for the implementation and design…

00:51:34  |   Thu 20 Jun 2019
Episode 21: Agriculture and AI with FarmFemmes

Episode 21: Agriculture and AI with FarmFemmes

In this episode, Sean and Kelly chat with Karen Hildebrand and Teresa Vallotton from FarmFemmes. These two ladies are using technology to inspire the next generation of farmers. By offering one-day t…

00:36:15  |   Tue 28 May 2019
Episode 20: Building Your Python PLN (Personal Learning Network)

Episode 20: Building Your Python PLN (Personal Learning Network)

In this episode, Sean and Kelly discuss the importance of having a Personal Learning Network or PLN, why we use it, and how to develop one for your computer science teaching with Python.

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00:20:17  |   Sat 18 May 2019
Episode 19: No Longer PyCon Newbies

Episode 19: No Longer PyCon Newbies

This week, Kelly and Sean attended their first ever PyCon in Cleveland, Ohio. Before we flew home, we recorded our thoughts and reflections on this amazing experience. We also interviewed educator at…

00:38:35  |   Sun 05 May 2019
Episode 18: Mini-Episode: Pre-PyCon Top 5

Episode 18: Mini-Episode: Pre-PyCon Top 5

Kelly and Sean are headed to their first PyCon next week. In this special mini-episode, they discuss their Top 5 things that they're looking forward to at the conference. Are you going? Want to meet …

00:08:00  |   Wed 24 Apr 2019
Episode 17: Abstraction and Analytical Thinking

Episode 17: Abstraction and Analytical Thinking

Kelly and Sean get motivation from Michael Kennedy’s Talk Python to Me podcast episode Beginners and Experts. Where Michaels and the panelists discuss, how do you go about attacking a problem? In th…

00:47:29  |   Mon 22 Apr 2019
Episode 16: When Philosophy and Python COLLIDE! - Part 2

Episode 16: When Philosophy and Python COLLIDE! - Part 2

Sean and Kelly continue their conversation about the philosophy and ethics of machine learning and artificial intelligence in Python. This episode focuses more on resources and tools for AI learning …

00:44:31  |   Tue 02 Apr 2019
Episode 15: When Philosophy and Python COLLIDE! - Part 1

Episode 15: When Philosophy and Python COLLIDE! - Part 1

After a two day workshop on AI and Deep Learning, Kelly and Sean get philosophical about Python. From deep fakes to logical proofs to future non-driving generations that rely on self-driving cars, th…

00:40:28  |   Wed 20 Mar 2019
Episode 14: Innovation In An Innovative Field

Episode 14: Innovation In An Innovative Field

With their school's Innovation Institute coming up, Kelly and Sean explore the topic of innovation in education. How do you cultivate it in yourself and others? What skills help you become more innov…

00:43:25  |   Thu 07 Mar 2019
Episode 13: Block-based Python with Josh Lowe

Episode 13: Block-based Python with Josh Lowe

In this episode, Kelly and Sean talk to Joshua Lowe, a Python entrepreneur who invented Edublocks to help bridge the gap from Scratch to Edublocks and then into Python 3. Joshua started learning Pyth…

00:35:28  |   Sat 02 Mar 2019
Episode 12: Intercontinental Python with Bob and Julian from PyBites

Episode 12: Intercontinental Python with Bob and Julian from PyBites

In this episode, Kelly and Sean meet Bob and Julian from PyBit.es to discuss strategies, and how to seek advice and motivation when learning Python.

Bob is a driven Pythonista working as a software …

00:44:45  |   Thu 21 Feb 2019
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