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Episode Synopsis
In this podcast, Dave Erickson and Botond Seres are going to explore new and effective means of teaching and learning how to code with Jen Kramer, Director of Learning Design and Technology at AnnieCannonsFor over twenty-five years, Jen has been educating clients, colleagues, friends and graduate students about the meaning of a “quality website.”An award-winning instructor for over twenty-five years, Jen has taught web design, educational technology, and storytelling principles to students from Harvard University and other academic institutions - and students learning in conferences, workshops, and corporate environments.AnneCannons is focused on helping survivors of human trafficking learn, grow and become successful and productive members of society. She currently serves as Director for Learning Design and Technology at AnnieCannons, training, preparing, and connecting individuals who have experienced human trafficking - to sustainable careers in tech.Jen is a prolific video author, creating over 90 training courses for LinkedIn Learning, Frontend Masters and others, covering HTML, CSS, UX, website planning, and no-code technologies.Jen’s most recent book is Before You Code: Validate Your Idea, Build a Better Product, and Plan Your Way to Success, co-authored with Heather O’Neill in 2018. Jen is a returning guest to this Podcast, and we are looking forward to catching up and finding out about her new position and experience.TIMELINE SUMMARY:0:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest2:30 Jen Kramer's Current Role at Annie Cannons4:54 Course Curriculum and Student Needs8:37 Emotional Regulation and Overcoming Self-Doubt16:29 Teaching User Experience and Creativity22:57 Support and Resources for Students27:17 Advice for Junior Developers and Senior Developers39:41 Effective Teaching Practices50:02 Learning Practices for Students52:43 Future of Annie Cannons54:18 Conclusion and Call to ActionIf you have questions for our Podcast Hosts or Guest, you can reach them here: Dave Erickson = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveerickson1/Botond Seres = https://www.linkedin.com/in/botondseres/GUEST: Jen Kramer = https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen4web/Website = https://anniecannons.org/Teaching Website = https://www.jenkramer.org/
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