# 482: Reference the Same Dog Object

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2024-08-08
- Length: 1h 05m
- Episode: 482
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-08-482-reference-the-same-dog-object
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/482

## Summary

Professor Colleen Lewis of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explains her pedagogy for teaching computer science concepts using physical models, such as stuffed animals and bookmarks, to clarify pointers, inheritance, and hash tables. She discusses the importance of syntax practice, peer instruction, and dismantling stereotypes in CS education, while also reflecting on her past work at LeapFrog and her research on learning styles.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-08-482-reference-the-same-dog-object#t=6) Introduction and Background
- [7:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-08-482-reference-the-same-dog-object#t=439) Teaching Pointers with Physical Models
- [26:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-08-482-reference-the-same-dog-object#t=1576) Syntax Practice and Memorization
- [30:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-08-482-reference-the-same-dog-object#t=1842) Teaching Inheritance and Polymorphism
- [38:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-08-482-reference-the-same-dog-object#t=2334) Teaching Algorithms with Objects
- [46:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-08-482-reference-the-same-dog-object#t=2782) CS Teaching Tips and Peer Instruction
- [52:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-08-482-reference-the-same-dog-object#t=3149) Diversity and Inclusion in Tech
- [1:01:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-08-08-482-reference-the-same-dog-object#t=3662) Personal Productivity and Final Thoughts

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Memfault (company)
- LeapFrog (company)
- Didj (product)
- CS ClickStart (product)
- Odyssey Globe (product)
- Harvey Mudd College (company)
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (company)
- National Science Foundation (company)
- Scratch (product)
- Logo (product)
- Utah State University (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [AI in Computer Science Education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/oxide-and-friends/2026-05-10-ai-in-computer-science-education) (Oxide and Friends)

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