Episodes

  • Teacher Tips: How to use generative AI safely in the classroom
    May 11 2026

    In the latest episode of the Hello World podcast, we sit down with Chanel Belvin, a Computer Science Education Specialist from the Texas Advanced Computing Center. With 15 years teaching experience in the K-12 setting and an MS in Computer Science, Chanel shares her expertise on how educators can navigate the rapidly changing world of generative AI while keeping student safety and data privacy at the forefront.

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    17 mins
  • Teacher tips: Keeping your classroom safe online
    Apr 27 2026

    In this episode of the Hello World podcast we sit down with Claire Walden, a former primary school teacher, to discuss cybersecurity, safeguarding, and why digital safety is so important.

    The conversation offers practical advice for educators and students, such as using "three random words" to create long, unique passwords and implementing two-step verification to prevent the "domino effect" of account breaches. Additionally, the episode explores the Cyber Choices programme, which helps divert technically skilled students toward legal and ethical careers in computing.

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    26 mins
  • Teacher Tips: How to teach young people about cybersecurity?
    Apr 13 2026

    In this episode we continue our Teacher Tips mini-series where we share practical, actionable tips from teachers around the world. Hear from US based educator Victoria Berkowitz, who shares her experiences and strategies to effectively teach digital safety to her students.

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    17 mins
  • What’s next for computer science education in 2026?
    Jan 7 2026

    In our end of year special where we look back at the biggest developments of 2025, from digital skills and data science to advances in AI education. Watch or listen now to hear practical advice on what to expect for your classroom in 2026.

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    45 mins
  • Which programming language should you choose to teach coding?
    Nov 5 2025

    In this episode educators from the Raspberry Pi Foundation discuss the pros and cons of using Scratch, Python, Java and other programming languages to teach coding skills at different learning stages.

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    40 mins
  • Does "vibe coding" have a role in programming eduction?
    Oct 29 2025

    In this episode we ask whether “vibe coding" has a role in programming education? We hear from a university academic, a secondary school teacher, and a student, who have each investigated using AI tools to support students learning to program.

    ‘‘Vibe Coding’’ is a new term most associated with how professional programmers might quickly create prototypes using AI tools in a fast and iterative way. But learning to program, particularly for school-aged learners, is very different to developing IT solutions. We will talk to a university academic, a secondary school teacher and a student who have each investigated using AI tools to support students learning to program. We ask what role might Vibe Coding, a software engineering approach, bring to the complicated job of young people learning how to program?

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    40 mins
  • Teacher tips: How to teach programming in your classroom?
    Oct 22 2025

    Looking for tips on how to teach programming in your classroom? Our Teacher tips can help ✨

    In this episode of the Hello World podcast, we talk to four passionate educators from across the world, who share practical tips and real-world examples to help you teach programming to your students.

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    30 mins
  • Hello issue 28: All about programming
    Oct 16 2025

    The Editor of the Hello World Magazine shares what you can find in the latest issue of Hello World, 'Issue 28: Programming', and what to expect from our upcoming podcast mini-series.

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    3 mins