• #CSK8 Podcast - A podcast for computer science educators

  • By: Jared O'Leary
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#CSK8 Podcast - A podcast for computer science educators

By: Jared O'Leary
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  • Each episode of the #CSK8 Podcast explores research, experiences, or perspectives on computer science education through interviews with computer science educators, scholars, and administrators, as well as episodes that summarize and unpack implications of research for classroom teachers who are interested in learning more about practical applications of research in their classroom.

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Episodes
  • How to Get Started with Computer Science Education (Replay)
    Jan 9 2024

    In this episode I provide a framework for how districts and educators can get started with computer science education for free.

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    How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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    00:00 Intro

    00:22 The problem I hope to address in this episode

    03:52 Brief summary of why I'm qualified to address this problem

    04:45 Why am I giving this content away for free?

    06:18 You can do this

    06:56 Step 1: Setting a vision

    10:10 Step 2: Develop a plan

    14:48 Step 3: Reverse engineer CS education

    21:53 Step 4: Teach CS

    23:57 Step 5: Reflect, refine, and share

    27:01 Thanks for listening and sharing with others!

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    28 mins
  • The intersection of videogames, music, and computer science education
    Jan 8 2024

    In this episode I unpack my dissertation, which explores the intersections of videogames, music, and computer science education.

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    How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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    00:00 Problems with "integration"

    01:29 Themes

    01:47 Quick overview of chapters 1-3

    04:37 Chapter 4

    04:51 Composition practices

    05:26 Performance practices

    06:01 Maker practices

    09:04 Coding practices

    12:22 Chapter 5: Multidisciplinarity

    13:46 Chapter 6: Implications

    20:17 Thanks for listening!

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    22 mins
  • Project-based Learning with Scratch
    Nov 13 2023

    In this episode I introduce approaches to using Scratch for project-based learning, including backwards, inquiry-based, and emergent project designs.

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    How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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    00:00 Intro

    00:22 What is project-based learning?

    01:15 Project continuum

    03:31 Project prompts

    04:23 Storyboard questions

    05:07 Steps for creating a project

    06:46 Three more frameworks for project-based learning

    07:01 Backward design projects

    08:25 Inquiry-based projects

    09:36 Emergent projects

    10:33 If using a sequential curriculum...

    11:28 A point of clarification

    11:51 Scratch resources to explore

    12:59 Podcasts to learn more

    13:44 Rhizomatic project-based learning

    14:29 Outro

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    15 mins

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