Diversifying historical references in CS classesA few years ago, I discovered #DisruptTexts, a movement by teachers to challenge the traditional canon in English classes, i.e. spending…Jul 10, 20223Jul 10, 20223
Published inBootcampHow accessibility helps a nursing motherWhen I talk about accessibility with budding web developers, I always like to make two points:Jun 10, 20221Jun 10, 20221
My experience as a Unit-18 Berkeley LecturerFrom spring 2021 through spring 2022, I was a Unit-18 Lecturer for UC Berkeley in the EECS department. A Unit-18 lecturer is what is often…May 23, 20222May 23, 20222
New online class: Python Crash Course on the co:rise platformI’ve always been excited by the possibility of online education. Years ago, I was an early engineer at Coursera helping university…Jan 27, 2022Jan 27, 2022
How and why I co-sleep with my babyThe sleeping strategy for every baby depends on the combined needs of the baby and the parents. So, let’s start with my sleep needs:Dec 26, 2020Dec 26, 2020
What is “creative” coding, anyway?At this point, I am wary whenever I hear the term “creativity” used in the domain of computer science and computer programming. Since…Dec 17, 20202Dec 17, 20202
The harms of assuming cultural knowledge in coding assignmentsI love using computers to re-create real world objects, like coding a simulation of a plant growing or making a 3d animation of a lava…Dec 15, 2020Dec 15, 2020
My hands-free setup for nursing and computer workAfter experimentation, I finally found a combination of chair, pillow, and laptop table that enables me to do computer work while nursing.Jan 11, 20201Jan 11, 20201
UnHookathon: Why & howA hackathon to make websites less addictive and improve our digital lives, one browser extension at a time.Nov 4, 2018Nov 4, 2018
Published inUX CollectiveGetting un-Hooked from technologyUsing tech to fight tech.Jul 26, 20185Jul 26, 20185
