What I Learned Teaching Programming to 150 Beginners

Discover insights from a conference talk at JSConf EU 2015 where Etiene da Cruz Dalcol shares her experience teaching programming to 150 beginners. Learn why JavaScript is considered an appropriate introductory language for programming, compared to popular alternatives like Python. Explore the feasible content for short-duration workshops and understand how programming workshops can empower and inspire learners. Gain valuable perspectives on how teaching contributes to personal and professional growth. Access materials to reproduce this workshop and apply the lessons learned to your own teaching or learning journey. Delve into the impact of introductory programming education and its potential to inspire new developers in this 19-minute presentation.