Linda Liukas is a programmer, storyteller and illustrator from Helsinki, Finland. Her book series Hello Ruby introduces the whimsical world of technology to kids and has now been translated into over 25 languages. Her fabulous TED talk about ‘A delightful way to teach kids about computers’ has been viewed over 2 million times.
Linda is a key figure in the world of programming and worked in edutech before it was called that. She’s the founder of Rails Girls, a global phenomenon teaching the basics of programming to young women all over the world.
She believes that code is 21st-century literacy and the need for people to speak the ABC of Programming is here. She also believes our world is increasingly run by software and we need more diversity in the people who are building it.
Linda has studied business, design and engineering at Aalto University and product engineering at Stanford University. She is the recipient of many awards including Ruby Hero, Digital Champion of Finland and the State Award for Children’s Culture.
In today's talk we listen to Linda's sharp intellect, and melodic voice, reflect about:
💎The best and most challenging parts of the Finnish education system.
💎The role of technology in growing and developing as a human being.
💎How curiosity and connection during childhood can make meaningful technology experiences regardless of the medium.
💎Bridging the gap between emotions and technology.
To find out more about Linda Liukas: http://lindaliukas.com/
Excellent, free resource by Linda that encourages practical, tactile computer science pedagogy: http://www.helloruby.com/loveletters
Free teaching material that teaches computer science without a computer: https://www.csunplugged.org/en/
Free helpful and engaging online computer lessons and curriculum: https://www.barefootcomputing.org/
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