19: Advice for School Administrators Interested in CSforALL with Clark Merkley | #CSK8 Podcast
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In this interview with Clark Merkley, we discuss what Clark has learned over the years working with administrators across the nation who are interested in implementing CS education in their district.
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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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00:00 Intro
01:17 Clark introducing himself
01:45 Clark's journey into education
06:05 Something Clark changed his mind about once he started working in education
10:53 How working with districts across the nation impacted Clark's views on education
16:25 Advice for an administrator interested in implementing CS education
26:28 Questions administrators should ask when implementing CS education
32:58 Regrets administrators have about implementing CS education
42:15 If Clark could wave a magic wand to change education...
44:43 Finding funds for implementing CS in a district
51:18 How Clark takes care of himself
54:39 What Clark wishes there was more research on
56:11 A question for the field
01:02:08 How to connect with Clark
01:03:40 Outro