I just had the pleasure of giving a talk at this year’s PyCon UK in Cardiff on the issue of syntax errors and error messages in Python. The talk is based on my research on syntax errors, student misconceptions, and error messages in Python, where I try to give a brief overview of my work. … Continue reading PyCon UK 2019
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The team behind TigerJython has been awarded this year’s STEM Prize of ETH for individuals. The prize is given annually by ETH Rector Sarah Springman, awarding special contributions to STEM education by institions, and individuals. We are, of course, very happy about this recognition of our work, and I would like to thank ETH for … Continue reading TigerJython Team Awarded ETH’s STEM Prize
It is exciting to see how Computer Science is developing into a proper subject in Swiss schools, findings its way into the curricula from primary schools up to advanced high school courses. In order to continue our support for this development, Prof. Juraj Hromkovic from ETH Zurich, and I have combined our years of experience … Continue reading Teaching Python: “Einfach Informatik”
It is all too obvious that computing devices pervade our daily lives. As we rely on these devices for an ever increasing amount of work, a good and thorough understanding of the underlying principles is crucial. In order to deepen this understanding, the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research dedicated a day … Continue reading TigerJython Meets the Swiss Government