Episode 146: PSF Education Outreach Workgroup and the Education Summit

About this episode

The episode discusses the newly established Python Education and Outreach Work Group and its goals to enhance Python education within the community.

In episode 146 of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster Perez delve into the newly established Python Education and Outreach Work Group, featuring guests Cheuk Ting Ho and Keith Murray. The group, aimed at enhancing Python education within the community, outlines its mission to gather feedback on educational resources and support initiatives like the Education Summit at PyCon US. Keith and Cheuk discuss their backgrounds and roles within the Python Software Foundation, emphasizing the need for fresh educational content and community engagement. The episode also explores the work group's goals, which include: Seeking and receiving feedback on Python educational resources Consolidating and improving existing Python education materials Supporting and expanding the education summit at PyCon US Additionally, the hosts share personal 'wins of the week,' highlighting the importance of accountability and community in the educational journey. Kelly and Sean discuss their past experiences with the Education Summit and encourage listeners to get involved by submitting talk proposals or joining in interactive sessions. The episode concludes with practical advice on how…

People in this episode

Host: Sean Tibor

Guests: Cheuk Ting Ho, Keith Murray

Topics covered

• Python education
• community engagement
• education summit
• feedback on educational resources

Keywords

• Python Software Foundation
• educational resources
• community involvement

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Python

Books & works: Teaching Python

Places: Cleveland, OH, US

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