{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6693c9677d0f33cb7441feeb/6a88721520cb324b774f5cd3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Danny & Laura: Making STEM more accessible","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6693c9677d0f33cb7441feeb/1787326748269-91ac7af3-3e1a-43e7-ac39-654c8f8262ab.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>What happens when the technology you use to learn becomes something you help to shape?</h2><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Square Roots Podcast</strong>, Danny takes over as host for a conversation with Laura, an educator, programmer and creator of the guizero Python library.</p><p>They talk about Laura’s journey from discovering HTML at school to teaching computing and creating accessible programming tools, and how Danny’s own experiences of coding have led him from using guizero as a student to helping make Flock XR more accessible.</p><p>Together, they explore accessible design, collaboration and how AI is changing the skills we need in computing. Danny also shares how technology supports his own communication and how his experiences in STEM are influencing his ambition to become an occupational therapist.</p><p>It’s a conversation about curiosity, accessibility and the unexpected places a passion for STEM can take you.</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Chapters</h2><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p> 02:00 Meet Laura</p><p> 03:00 Discovering technology and STEM</p><p> 06:00 From computer science to teaching</p><p> 08:00 From teaching to writing and Raspberry Pi</p><p> 10:00 Danny’s experience with guizero</p><p> 18:00 How guizero began</p><p> 21:00 Learning, programming and finding the right tools</p><p> 23:00 Favourite programming languages</p><p> 26:00 AI and the future of computing education</p><p> 29:00 AI, accessibility and communication</p><p> 31:00 Danny and Laura’s work on Flock XR</p><p> 32:30 From computing to occupational therapy</p><p> 35:00 Accessible game development</p><p> 35:30 Using an AI voice as an accessibility tool</p><p> 36:30 Final thoughts</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Learn more about the Lightyear Foundation</h2><p>https://www.lightyearfoundation.org</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, follow the podcast and share it with someone interested in accessible STEM, technology and inclusive design.</p><p><br></p><h2>Resources &amp; Links</h2><h3>guizero</h3><p>A Python library designed to make creating graphical user interfaces simple and accessible for learners.</p><p>https://lawsie.github.io/guizero/about/</p><h3>Flock XR</h3><p>A 3D block-based programming environment. Danny and Laura discuss their work together on improving keyboard accessibility.</p><p>https://flockxr.com/</p><h3>Raspberry Pi Foundation</h3><p>Computing education, resources and opportunities for young people and educators.</p><p>https://www.raspberrypi.org/</p><h3>Code Club</h3><p>Free coding clubs and resources helping young people develop programming and digital skills.</p><p>https://codeclub.org/</p><h3>CoderDojo</h3><p>A global community of free coding clubs for young people.</p><p>https://coderdojo.com/</p><h3>Springpod</h3><p>Virtual work experience and career exploration opportunities. Danny discusses using Springpod as part of exploring occupational therapy.</p><p>https://www.springpod.com/</p><h3>Becoming Occupational</h3><p>Danny is documenting his journey towards becoming an occupational therapy student, sharing the experiences and ideas that are shaping the career he hopes to build.</p><p><strong>LinkedIn</strong></p><p> https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/becoming-occupational-7449085566949670913/</p><p><strong>Substack</strong></p><p> https://becomingoccupational.substack.com/</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Accessibility Note</h2><p>During parts of this episode, Danny uses an AI-generated version of his own voice as a communication and accessibility tool, helping to reduce fatigue and support prepared questions.</p><p>#STEM #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #AI #Coding #Technology #DisabilityInSTEM #YoungPeople #SquareRootsPodcast #LightyearFoundation</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sandbox Broadcasting"}