Episode 139: Code Your Dreams with Brianne Caplan
In Episode 139 of Teaching Python, Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes catch up with Brianne Caplan, founder of Code Your Dreams. They discuss the evolution of coding education, embracing failure, and innovative projects from kindergarten through adult learners, including mindfulness apps and community-driven police transparency solutions. Join them for an inspiring conversation about leveraging technology to impact communities positively.
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Show Notes
In Episode 139 of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes welcome back Brianne Caplan, the dynamic founder of Code Your Dreams. The conversation explores the exciting advancements in coding education since Brianne's last appearance in 2019. They delve into the importance of blending play and learning, the impact of generative AI, and the power of community-driven innovation. Brianne shares inspiring success stories from students of all ages, from first graders creating mindfulness apps to adults developing solutions for police transparency. The episode also examines the role of failures in the learning process and the opportunities for growth they present. Tune in for an uplifting discussion about leveraging technology to create positive change in diverse communities and fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to innovate.
Special Guest: Brianne Caplan.
Links:
- Code Your Dreams | Teaching Inner-City Chicago Kids To Code — Where Every Dream Counts: Embracing Innovation Through Education for a Brighter Future