Teaching Python
Teaching Python
Episode 46: Musings About A Very Different School Year
Kelly and Sean discuss many of the upcoming changes for a school year heavily influenced by COVID, distance learning, hybrid/flexible classrooms, and prioritizing health and safety over content.
Episode Contents:
- Wins of the Week
- Main Topic: The Upcoming School Year
- Integrating New Ideas
- Safely Teaching Physical Computing
- PyBites / CodeChalleng.es
- Flipped Classroom
- Using Reflection
- Choice Boards
- Routines and Rituals
- Teacher Self Care
- Setting Realistic Expectations
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