Episode 6: Computer Science Education with Oswald Comber
- wegerdenis
- Jul 26, 2025
- 1 min read
In the sixth episode of Didaktik:Dialog, I speak with Oswald Comber from the University of Vienna about computer science education and its relevance for contemporary schooling. At the center of our conversation is the question of how computer science teaching can foster both technical understanding and a sense of social responsibility.
We discuss why computational thinking is much more than just programming, how algorithmic thinking helps learners tackle complex problems, and why creativity and cross-disciplinary learning are key elements of effective computer science education. Oswald shares fascinating insights into didactic concepts and explores how artificial intelligence and societal perspectives are shaping the future of computer science education.
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This episode on computer science education with Oswald Comber is really insightful! Loved the discussion on computational thinking, creativity, and how it goes beyond just programming to build social responsibility too.
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