{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Future Around & Find Out","title":"Why the \"Mary Poppins of Computing\" Says We Must Change the Way We Teach Tech | Linda Liukas (Author of \"Hello Ruby\")","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1764,"description":"Linda Liukas is a programmer, children’s book author, and the creator of Hello Ruby, a whimsical series that teaches computing concepts through stories and play. She’s also the force behind a one-of-a-kind playground in Helsinki—designed to teach kids how computers work without them ever touching a screen.\nIn this episode, Linda shares why, especially with the rise of AI and code-writing copilots, we need to rethink the way we teach tech. \n\nLinda, a.k.a. the “Mary Poppins of Computing”, is on a mission to bring more whimsy, creativity, and fearlessness to kids and grown-ups alike. Enjoy this very fun episode!\nYou’ll learn:\nWhy physical play helps us grasp abstract computing concepts\nHow software makers can benefit from thinking like educators\nWhat “unplugged computing” looks like—and why it works\nHow to cultivate creativity, curiosity, and fearlessness in tech teams\nWhy learning through play isn’t just for kids\nWhat Linda’s AI experiments with tiny personal datasets reveal about the future of learning\nChapters\n\nLinks & Resources\nLinda’s website\nLinda’s Newsletter\nHello Ruby – Linda’s book series and learning platform\nThe Computer Playground in Helsinki\nMore on Dan and CRAFTED.\nSubscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter\nFollow Dan on Linkedin\nLearn how Dan and Modern Product Minds can help you build great products","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HUxsFUd2l2IpBZewHzlZlthVWOmLB5qSDYnIlkRo0LE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YTcx/YWIxYzkxYjgwNWI4/MTc5NGYyNjliZjU5/NzQ4MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}