Episode 3.0 - Jon & Joe

Featuring Jon Stapleton, Curriculum Supervisor for CodeVirginia and Joe Beasley CTE Teacher for Goochland County Public Schools. In this episode, we dive into the importance of engaging with open-ended tools in computer science education and how these resources are helping students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We also take a closer look at the Micro:bit, exploring how to effectively present this technology to teachers and address their classroom needs. Our discussion also compares the unique challenges of teaching computer science at different school levels, from elementary to middle and high school. Finally, we tackle the issue of convincing private partners that computer science education should not be confined to isolated subjects, but should be integrated across disciplines for greater impact. Stay tuned for this insightful conversation!