47: From Mathy McMatherson to Codey McCoderson: An interview with Dan Schneider | #CSK8 Podcast
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In this interview with Dan Schneider, we discuss how Dan transitioned from math education to CS education, designing spaces for educational experiences, suggestions for expanding and diversifying CS programs, how pedagogical approaches evolve over time through experimentation and reflection, the importance of listening to and working with kids one-on-one, and much more.
Guest Bio
Dan Schneider is a former high school mathematics & computer science teacher. He is passionate about creating connections between a students' personal experiences and computer science, empowering them to use computer science to create change in their own communities and as a creative medium for self-expression. He currently works as a Curriculum Development Manager for Code.org and is president of the CSTA-Arizona chapter. You can read about his teaching experiences at https://codeymccoderson.wordpress.com/ and https://mathymcmatherson.wordpress.com/
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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
01:10 Dan introducing himself
02:33 What is circuit-bending?
03:54 How Dan got into CS education
06:13 Advice for teachers who are new-to-CS
09:39 What Dans classes looked like
12:08 How to approach mandatory vs elective classes
17:05 Teachers often have a negative self image
18:01 The importance of designing a physical learning environment
23:20 How to recruit students
27:03 How Dans teaching changed with remote learning
29:27 What informed Dan's approach to education?
35:34 Something that Dan no longer believes about education
38:26 The importance of listening to students
40:47 How Dan has iterated on his abilities as an educator
47:46 How Dan prevents burnout
52:30 What Dan wishes there was more research on
54:48 Suggestions for improving equity and inclusion in CS
57:28 A question for the field
01:00:10 How to connect with Dan
01:01:44 Outro