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  • Quantum computing in moderation
    Oct 12 2025

    Hannes Herrmann discusses the middle ground of quantum computing: how the field is progressing, and why it’s useful (if it can be made to work), but why we shouldn’t expect a revolution.

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    21 Min.
  • Software testing in computing education
    Oct 4 2025

    Arlen Brower and David Cooper talk about how to get novice coders to appreciate the value of testing their code.

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    22 Min.
  • Games in programming assessments
    Sep 28 2025

    Arlen Brower and David Cooper discuss how and why we often use games in programming assignments, and what can go wrong.

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    18 Min.
  • How difficult should studying be?
    Sep 8 2025

    Antoni Liang and David Cooper talk about what happens when units are too easy, too hard, and just right.

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    23 Min.
  • What is the best programming language, and why are you wrong?
    Sep 8 2025

    Arlen Brower and David Cooper discuss programming languages, and why they’re all great and terrible.

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    21 Min.
  • The role of the union in academia, with Siavash Khaksar and Hannes Herrmann
    Sep 8 2025

    Siavash Khaksar, Hannes Herrmann and David Cooper discuss how the union (specifically the NTEU) makes a difference to the functioning of academia and the quality of education.

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    18 Min.
  • Assessments for learning with Nimalika Fernando
    Sep 8 2025

    Nimalika Fernando and David Cooper talk about how to learn during a test.

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    20 Min.
  • Challenges to coding assignments from generative AI, with Arlen Brower
    Sep 8 2025

    Arlen Brower and David Cooper talk about the integrity of coding assignments, or lack thereof, given the power of generative AI.

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    17 Min.