Guest: Doug Bergman
I love talking with Doug. Doug has an energy for life and learning that is so contagious. Just listening to him talk about learning inspires you to go teach. I always walk away so jacked up every single time I get a chance to talk with him.
Doug is the Computer and Information Science Depart Chair at Porter-Gaud in South Carolina. In this episode we discuss computer science and projects and ideas we can do with students that can take learning to the next level.
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Show Notes
- What is computer science? Why is it important for schools to think about bringing computer science to the classroom? More importantly, how is Computer Science is different from STEM?(7:15)
- Discussion around recycling parts and how the world is going to be full of sensors in EVERYTHING! How is this shaping the education landscape. (11:30)
- “Students need to be able to look at a bag of sensors and feel comfortable using them in open ended ways to solve problems”
- “Technology is not about technology. Technology is about helping people.”
- What are some examples that showcase how we can bring computer science into the classroom for students?(15:00)
- To do this work we need to have a passion for this type of learning. Our passion needs to be infused into our classroom because it becomes contagious. What is your WOW project of the moment that you are working on?(25:00)
- Mixed Reality Coding and Development
- What has been one of your most inspiring moments of learning happening with students?(31:00)
Speed Round
- What are you reading currently? (38:30)
- What is one person that you recommend people follow to learn from? Don Wettrick
- What is your spirit animal? Squirrel(legit answer)
- Final Thoughts/Nuggets of Wisdom
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