Democratic Synthesis: Taking Think-Pair-Share to the Next Level
While exploring active learning this semester, I accidentally created my own extended activity which I’ve been jokingly calling Democratic Synthesis.
Reflecting on My Fourth Semester of Teaching
And just like that, another semester of teaching has come and gone. Let’s talk about how my fourth semester of teaching went!
How to Improve Coding Comprehension Using Peer Instruction
One of my favorite new teaching techniques is peer instruction, and today I want to share some of that excitement with you!
Managing People Is Hard
When it comes to teaching, sometimes you’re stuck managing people as part of a team. Today, I’ll share some of my frustrations.
I Created a Portfolio Site
As a part of a professional development course, I’ve created a portfolio site which features my experience and education.
My Life Is a Simulation
At times, I feel like events in my life are so coincidental that I can only chock it up to a simulation.
I Started a YouTube Channel
If you follow me on social media, you’ve probably know this for awhile, but I started a YouTube channel. Needless to say, it’s scary but a lot of fun.
Why I Urge My Students to Use DrJava
When it comes to teaching Java, some tools are better than others. That’s why I urge my students to use DrJava, an IDE for educators.
Introducing the Teach Category
It looks like it’s time for The Renegade Coder to branch out into a new domain: teaching how to teach!
How to Teach Arrays in Computer Science
While I’ve been writing tutorials for students, I thought: what if I wrote tutorials for other teachers. Today, let’s learn how to teach arrays.