On teaching beginners
Teaching beginner programmers is often way harder than teaching advanced skills. This is why.
Educator, techie, writer and creator of systems. My opinions are my own
I'm an educator, software engineer, writer and creator of systems. I have a lot of niche knowledge at the intersection of tech and education. I offer technical training through Prelude, and I founded The Guild of Educators, a community that aims to empower software dev educators
Good intentions aren't quite enough
Why giving away free training is often very wasteful, and how I plan to adapt
High touch teaching - The algorithm
A recipe for success for teachers interacting directly with students
Problems with certifications
Certifications serve a purpose, but have a lot of problems
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I'm running some technical workshops over at Prelude. These are damn fine learning experiences.
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Guild of Educators
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