In this podcast, Dave Erickson and Botond Seres are going to explore new and effective means of teaching and learning how to code with Jen Kramer, Director of Learning Design and Technology at AnnieCannons

For over twenty-five years, Jen has been educating clients, colleagues, friends and graduate students about the meaning of a “quality website.”

An award-winning instructor for over twenty-five years, Jen has taught web design, educational technology, and storytelling principles to students from Harvard University and other academic institutions - and students learning in conferences, workshops, and corporate environments.

AnneCannons is focused on helping survivors of human trafficking learn, grow and become successful and productive members of society. She currently serves as Director for Learning Design and Technology at AnnieCannons, training, preparing, and connecting individuals who have experienced human trafficking - to sustainable careers in tech.

Jen is a prolific video author, creating over 90 training courses for LinkedIn Learning, Frontend Masters and others, covering HTML, CSS, UX, website planning, and no-code technologies.

Jen’s most recent book is Before You Code: Validate Your Idea, Build a Better Product, and Plan Your Way to Success, co-authored with Heather O’Neill in 2018.

Jen is a returning guest to this Podcast, and we are looking forward to catching up and finding out about her new position and experience.

TIMELINE SUMMARY:
0:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
2:30 Jen Kramer's Current Role at Annie Cannons
4:54 Course Curriculum and Student Needs
8:37 Emotional Regulation and Overcoming Self-Doubt
16:29 Teaching User Experience and Creativity
22:57 Support and Resources for Students
27:17 Advice for Junior Developers and Senior Developers
39:41 Effective Teaching Practices
50:02 Learning Practices for Students
52:43 Future of Annie Cannons
54:18 Conclusion and Call to Action

If you have questions for our Podcast Hosts or Guest, you can reach them here:

Dave Erickson = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveerickson1/

Botond Seres = https://www.linkedin.com/in/botondseres/

GUEST: Jen Kramer = https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen4web/

Website = https://anniecannons.org/

Teaching Website = https://www.jenkramer.org/