We Need to Talk About This

In this episode I talk about political and corporate influences that we need to talk about as a field.

OtherJared O'LearyJuly 24, 2023Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Neoliberalism, ActivismComment

Empathetic Listening in Computer Science with Josh Sheldon

In this interview with Josh Sheldon, we discuss computational action, designing exploratory professional development experiences, learning how to listen to and empathize with students, applying SEL with teachers, the future of teaching and learning, the problems with external influences on CS education, and so much more.

InterviewJared O'LearyFebruary 6, 2023Social and emotional learning (SEL), AI, Neoliberalism, DiscourseComment

Whose Imaginings? Whose Future?

In this episode I unpack Stauffer’s (2017) keynote titled “Whose imaginings? Whose future?,” which encourages educators to reflect on who is the shaping the future of their field.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyJanuary 2, 2023Neoliberalism, StandardsComment

Fostering Intersectional Identities through Rhizomatic Learning

In this episode, Jon Stapleton and I read our (2022) publication titled “Fostering intersectional identities through rhizomatic learning,” which uses mapping as a metaphor for individualized learning.

Reconceptualizing “Music Making:” Music Technology and Freedom in the Age of Neoliberalism

In this episode I unpack Benedict and O’Leary’s (2019) publication titled “Reconceptualizing “music making:” Music technology and freedom in the age of Neoliberalism,” which explores the use of computer science practices to counter neoliberal influence on education.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyMay 9, 2022Neoliberalism, Music, Maker culture and practicesComment

STEM Diversity and Inclusion Efforts for Women of Color: A Critique of the New Labor System

In this episode I unpack Scott and Elliott’s (2020) publication titled “STEM diversity and inclusion efforts for women of color: A critique of the new labor system,” which uses the metaphor of sharecropping to problematize the new labor system around STEM education and careers.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyJanuary 10, 2022Diversity, Inclusion, Race, Equity, STEM, Neoliberalism, DiscourseComment

Unpacking Systems for CSforALL with Leigh Ann DeLyser

In this interview with Leigh Ann DeLyser, we discuss the purpose of CSforALL, considerations for leading people with different visions for (or interests in) CS education, the evolution and future direction of CS education, positive and negative corporate influence on education, thinking through equity from a systems perspective, and much more.

InterviewJared O'LearyOctober 11, 2021CSforALL, Leadership, Neoliberalism, Equity, RationaleComment

Considering Leisure in Education with Roger Mantie

In this interview with Roger Mantie, we discuss the importance of leisure for self preservation, problematize the single focus of education for workforce readiness, discuss the importance of focusing on happiness and wellbeing, explore discourse in education and around leisure, and much more.

InterviewJared O'LearyFebruary 15, 2021Leisure, Neoliberalism, DiscourseComment