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CoRecursive: Coding Stories
Story: From Burnout to Breakthrough
Jun 4, 2024
Professor Felienne Hermans shares her inspiring journey of creating Hedy, a programming language to break language barriers in coding. She discusses challenges faced in teaching coding to underserved students and highlights the importance of engaging languages for young learners. Her story emphasizes the impact of following passion and intuition in revolutionizing coding education.
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- Felina created Hedy, a programming language, to break down barriers in coding education.
- She emphasized practical relevance and learner-centric approaches in computer programming education.
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Felina's Transition to Teaching and Creation of Hadi
Felina, a burnt-out academic, found renewal by teaching underprivileged 12-year-olds programming. Initially facing skepticism, she inspired pupils by offering a vision beyond their circumstances, challenging racial biases. Transitioning to high school teaching in an urban, low-income setting, Felina created the Hadi programming language to engage, simplify, and cater to diverse learners.
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