37: Lessons Learned Researching Computational Thinking w/ Stacie Mason + Peter Rich | #CSK8 Podcast
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In this interview with Stacie Mason and Peter Rich, we discuss recommendations for introducing and integrating computational thinking in the classroom, the importance of contextualizing computational thinking within coding practices, peer and family influence on learning to code and to think computationally, lessons learned by researching coding and computational thinking, our perspectives on whether computer science and coding should be a mandatory subject, and much more.
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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
01:06 An introduction by Stacie and Peter
01:42 How Peter and Stacie got into CS education
10:14 Something they believed when they first started teaching that they no longer believe
14:04 Advice for integrating computational thinking in the classroom
21:29 How their backgrounds informs their approach to teaching computational thinking
24:40 How their research has impacted their understandings of education
31:08 What surprises have they had with their own research?
35:05 Misconceptions other educators have
37:41 What they wish there was more research on
40:55 How they try to prevent burnout
44:18 How they try to improve their craft as educators
46:08 Questions for the field
55:23 Advice for teachers
58:08 How to connect with Peter and Stacie
58:45 Outro