In Episode 8 I'm joined by Fred Aebli, or Mr Fred as he's known to his students! While inspiring and teaching the next generation of computer software programmers and technologists for over twenty-five years at the university level, Fred also reaches out to a younger generation of learners to ignite curiosity and inspire problem solving while learning to code. Creating a variety of activities to unlock the mystery of coding, Mr. Fred engages students with his positive message and love of technology while building confidence to keep taking on new challenges. Drawing from his experiences in the classroom, his kids coding camps, and his own children, Mr. Fred shows that learning to code, thinking logically, developing collaboration skills, and becoming a better thinker can be fun. All these things help students thrive in the classroom and their future careers. You can also hear Mr. Fred as one of the co-hosts for The Teacher’s Pep Rally Podcast where he along with his teacher peers interview educators and those in the education space to share their inspirational stories to uplift teachers and at times pull back the curtain of education to show teachers are human. Mr. Fred holds a degree in Science with a Computer Science/Math Option from Penn State University and a Masters Degree in Computer Resource Management from Webster University. He is a former Major in the United States Marine Corps, the recipient of multiple awards for teaching excellence, frequent guest speaker, and keeps his technology skills current as he assists businesses needing software solutions as a technology consultant.
I'm so grateful to Fred for taking time to be on the show!! Fred's passion for technology, education, and mentoring is clear throughout the episode and the work he does is clearly making a positive difference. If you have any interest in coding or if you know someone who does you should absolutely take a look at the many activities, resources, and courses he has available.
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