311- Jeremy Keeshin on Read Write Code: A Friendly Introduction to World of Coding

<p>Today Tom is sitting down virtually to speak with Jeremy Keeshin, about his new book, <em>Read Write Code: A Friendly Introduction to the World of Coding and Why It’s the New Literacy</em>.</p> <p>Jeremy has been an innovator from an early age and co-founded CodeHS back in 2012 when he was just graduating from Stanford University with a BS in Computer Science. CodeHS is an online coding education platform that helps schools teach computer science to high school students. Jeremy is an advocate for continuous learning, focusing on emerging technologies, and providing free access to education for all high schoolers.</p> <p>In this episode, Jeremy speaks about his book, <em>Read Write Code,</em> the many benefits of learning to code, why it might be the new literacy, and whether or not students should still be thinking about going to college. He also speaks about the many opportunities that learning coding provides, what CodeHS offers educators and schools, how the rise of A.I. and machine learning is changing what should be taught to students in high school, and advice for students interested in pursuing a career in computer science.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <p>[:00] About Project Unicorn.</p> <p>[:33] About today’s episode with Jeremy Keeshin</p> <p>[1:13] Tom welcomes Jeremy to the podcast!</p> <p>[2:02] When did Jeremy originally get hooked on coding?</p> <p>[3:10] Did Jeremy always know that he wanted to focus on computer science?</p> <p>[3:47] Jeremy speaks a bit about his experience studying Computer Science at Stanford University.</p> <p>[5:18] How, why, and when Jeremy started his company, CodeHS.</p> <p>[5:49] Jeremy explains what CodeHS is.</p> <p>[6:51] About CodeHS’s business model.</p> <p>[7:18] What teachers and administrators get in the premium offering that CodeHS offers.</p> <p>[7:49] Why they offer free programming through CodeHS.</p> <p>[9:07] Why what CodeHS offers is so invaluable to so many teachers and schools.</p> <p>[10:15] For students with a deep interest in c