Michal Slaski
Co-founder @ koderki.pl
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In 2014 began organizing the Lambda Days conference, which focuses on functional languages and new trends in computer science. Co-Founder of koderki.pl - a teaching practice aimed at creating educational content and lesson scenarios. Manager at Google Cloud, father of two and frequent conference speaker.
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National curriculum goes functional
Over the past decade, many countries around the world have introduced programming into their national curriculum. It sparked the search for effective teaching practices and practical education technologies.
Since 2017 we have conducted many lessons for students aged 10-12. In our scenarios we tried various programming languages like Scratch, Python, Ruby, Pyret and Elixir. In this talk we will review lessons learned (pun intended). We will consider whether the functional paradigm is well suited to the implementation of the national curriculum. We will also argue that Elixir with its ecosystem is great for the school classroom.
Keynote: Why Functional Programming Matters to Kids
A decade ago we began organising the Lambda Days conference. Over the years of hosting a conference I have learned that it is all about the people: attendees, speakers and the crew running the event. In the keynote opening the 10th anniversary edition I review what contributes to a positive conference experience. I also discuss what were the most watched talks and what we think made them so popular.
I also summarise what I have learned about functional programming, what were the most influential talks and what made me step down from chairing the programme committee to focus on teaching.
I share my recent experiences of teaching in a primary school and argue why Functional Programming matters to kids.
Functional Hare and Hounds
Over the past decade, many countries around the world have introduced programming into their national curriculum. In this talk we will consider whether the functional paradigm is well suited to the implementation of the national curriculum. We will argue that Elixir with its ecosystem is great for the school classroom. We will demonstrate implementation of mathematics and computing classes with Livebook.
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