Computing Education Things
Computing Education Things
Podcast Description
A podcast about the world of learning and teaching computer science by Daniel Prol
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of topics related to teaching and learning computer science, focusing on areas such as code reading skills, visualization tools, and graphic programming. Specific episodes include discussions on evaluating code readability, the role of visualization in education, and engaging students through graphics in programming.
A podcast about the world of computing education
In this episode, I spoke with Borja Sotomayor, a Senior Instructional Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago and former Director of the MPCS, about how computer science departments support their teaching activities. We explored topics such as balancing teaching and research priorities, managing large classes, onboarding new faculty, the role of mentorship, evaluating teaching effectiveness, and the need for more structured support for CS educators.
Mentions during the episode:
- Study
- UChicago CS
- What Does an Instructional Designer Do?
- Transforming College Teaching Evaluation
- TEval
- Extracurricular Activities Predict CS Internship Attainment (Paper)
- Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning
- Revisit: How I organize the teaching staff of my 200+ student class
- SIGCSE TS 2026
- Jennifer Frey
- Jen Heemstra
- Labwork to Leadership
- Using Two-Stage Exams to Promote Active Learning in Large Classes
- Faculty Perceptions of Teaching in Undergraduate Computer Science Education
- Some ABCs of Teaching
Where to find Borja:
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.