In this episode educators from the Raspberry Pi Foundation discuss the pros and cons of using Scratch, Python, Java and other programming languages to teach coding skills at different learning stages.

In this episode we ask whether “vibe coding" has a role in programming education? We hear from a university academic, a secondary school teacher, and a student, who have each investigated using AI tools to support students learning to program.

‘‘Vibe Coding’’ is a new term most associated with how professional programmers might quickly create prototypes using AI tools in a fast and iterative way. But learning to program, particularly for school-aged learners, is very different to developing IT solutions. We will talk to a university academic, a secondary school teacher and a student who have each investigated using AI tools to support students learning to program. We ask what role might Vibe Coding, a software engineering approach, bring to the complicated job of young people learning how to program?

Looking for tips on how to teach programming in your classroom? Our Teacher tips can help ✨

In this episode of the Hello World podcast, we talk to four passionate educators from across the world, who share practical tips and real-world examples to help you teach programming to your students.