In this interview with Andreas Stefik, we discuss the importance of using evidence-based programming languages, problems with the lack of replication in CS education scholarship and academia in general, the importance of designing for accessibility and disabilities, lessons learned designing Quorum (an accessible programming language and platform), and much more.Click here for this episode’s show notes.How to Get Started with Computer Science Education━━━━━━━━━━━━━00:00 Introduction01:23 An introduction by Stefik01:45 How Stefik got into CS education through music05:29 Stefik's experience watching a blind student try to code07:53 How Stefik's research informed his own practices13:45 The importance of replication in research17:55 External factors that impact research agendas20:39 Something Stefik initially believed about CS that he no longer believes23:21 What Stefik wishes more CS educators understood about accessibility27:10 How to design educational experiences around accessibility30:43 When a programming language fails against a placebo language37:35 Difficulties with teaching syntax40:37 Communicating 3D virtual spaces to blind users44:50 Describing parallel animation for blind users49:14 How to use Quorum in the classroom58:47 How Stefik tries to prevent burnout01:02:05 The need for a standardized, evidence-based programming language01:07:55 What Stefik wishes more people read or understood about his work01:14:05 How to connect with Stefik01:15:11 Outro

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