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In This Episode
- Can you learn to write software without programming experience?
- How is educational software unique?
- How important is technical confidence for young learners?
Join us for a look at technology through the lens of educational software.
Welcome to the Table Top Inventing Online Radio Show. Every week we interview successful individuals from across the career spectrum and share their stories. Hearing the stories of others who have been down a tricky path and navigated to success has a way of inspiring confidence that I too could find success.
Today's guest, Peggy Healy Stearns, began developing and writing educational software on some of the very earliest personal computer systems. What was the road like? What lessons has she learned about the intersection between technology and education?
Buckle up for a fun journey through the development of some of the best selling educational software inspired by the advent of the personal computer.
Every now and then, I have a guest who completely educates me on the history and perspectives of a particular aspect of education. Peggy has seen educational software from one end to the other. There probably isn't a trend in ed software in the past 30 years she hasn't touched.
Sometimes it's just good to reach out for someone else's expertise, and I'm so glad I get the opportunity every week to be educated by some of the best minds in the country.
If you think you might like a little extra help inspiring your teens this summer, point your browser to the ttinvent.com website and find Inventor Camp. This summer at Inventor Camp, teenagers across the country will be inspired to try on the title "Inventor". Your kids may need a little push to start, but just like Alex, after the first day at Inventor Camp, they'll be hooked.
Original Episode Date: 4/15/16
Category: Innovative Educators
