PODCAST OVERVIEW

In this episode I speak with Joe Morgan, a Javascript developer, former librarian, and parent of two small children. He recently had a piece published on the topic of coding that has lead us to a conversation about whether or not we should teach coding in schools.

Episode can be found here https://simplecast.com/s/bd4aeecc

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Topics We Explore

1. Why teaching soft skills are more important than teaching syntax?
2. What has been the response from social media since the posting of the article?
3. What are ideas that educators need to be thinking about when implementing coding and computer science into classrooms?
4. The importance of equity for all students to have a chance to explore computer science.
5. How would Joe frame a lesson or project implementing code?
6. Is block coding actually coding?
7. The bridge between coders and musicians
8. Math vs. Computer Science

Show Notes & Quotes

WHERE TO FIND Joe Morgan

Slate Article – I’m a developer. I won’t teach my kids to code, and neither should you?

Website – http://thejoemorgan.com/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/joesmorgan