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Sheena O'Connell

@sheena_oconnell

Alternative tech educator. Builder of things (code things and process things). Versatile adventurer. Walker of dogs.

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Here is my latest #education article. It covers some small and cheap, yet super powerful interventions that effect learners in very positive ways, with effects that last for years. It feels a bit like cheat-codes. Please enjoy and share 🤗 sheenaoc.com/articles/2024-…

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PyConZA opportunity grant applications are still open! If you would like to attend PyConZA but are unable to afford the event, please take a look at this: za.pycon.org/opportunity-gr…

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I publish a newsletter once per month that largely covers the things I blog about. Here's the latest. buff.ly/3yxY2RG If you find it interesting and want it in your inbox, feel free to subscribe.

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I was recently a guest on hx-pod, the only hypermedia podcast (I think). I really enjoyed the experience, and I learned a thing or two. You can find hx-pod here: buff.ly/3YC1BBf Follow Lazarus "buildin' stuff is good" for updates

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Here's a throwback to an article I wrote earlier this year. It's about how tiny little skill gaps can be hard to discover, and how they can have really big effects. buff.ly/3LXiCxS #juniorDevelopers #careerProgression #techEducation

Here's a throwback to an article I wrote earlier this year. It's about how tiny little skill gaps can be hard to discover, and how they can have really big effects.   

buff.ly/3LXiCxS  

#juniorDevelopers #careerProgression #techEducation
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We have recently launched an opportunity grant program. The goal is to help people attend PyConZA who usually would not afford to come. Want to help? We are collecting donations so we can help more people quicket.co.za/events/262383-…

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I recently got to talk about some of my favorate #WebDev tools at #JoziJS. It was a lot of fun, I'm looking forward to the next event. buff.ly/4dxdlJg #Django #HTMX

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🚀 Join Jozi.JS for an exciting evening of web innovation! From accessibility to on-device AI, we're reimagining web dev! 📅 Thursday, 12 Sept 18:00 🎤 Thabiso Magwaza on unstyled components 🎤 Simon Stewart on language models in browsers meetup.com/jozi-js/events…

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buff.ly/3z4FBnU Here is my latest article. This is part 2 of a 2 part series about how small education interventions can pay massive dividents. #BehavioralScience #education

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I'll be running a full day workshop at #PyConZA this year. The focus will be on building and testing modern web applications with #Python, #HTMX, #Playwright and #AlpineJS. Ticket sales are open and spaces are limited. buff.ly/2D7o94G

I'll be running a full day workshop at #PyConZA this year. The focus will be on building and testing  modern web applications with #Python, #HTMX, #Playwright and #AlpineJS. Ticket sales are open and spaces are limited. 

buff.ly/2D7o94G
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buff.ly/4fW0vGB I recently had the honor of presenting this keynote at PyCon Italia 🤌 It tells the story of how an on-premisis non-profit teach training provider in South Africa survived a rapid transition to remote training. It was a bit rough at the time, but it

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I have some big news I'd like to share. I've been working for a single non-profit tech ed provider in South Africa for quite some time. That time is up! I'm quite excited about what comes next buff.ly/4dZwzY9 #techEducation #education

I have some big news I'd like to share. I've been working for a single non-profit tech ed provider in South Africa for quite some time.  That time is up! I'm quite excited about what comes next

buff.ly/4dZwzY9  

#techEducation #education
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Hi folks, Just a reminder that #PyConZA2024 is looking to raise money for opportunity grants. The plan is to open doors for people who usually would not be able to afford to attend. Want to help? You can make small donations by buying "Angel" tickets. Or you can apply to

Hi folks,

Just a reminder that #PyConZA2024 is looking to raise money for opportunity grants. The plan is to open doors for people who usually would not be able to afford to attend.

Want to help? 

You can make small donations by buying "Angel" tickets. Or you can apply to
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I'm pleased to be one of the speakers at this month's edition of #PyData Johannesburg. It's happening this evening. buff.ly/3TmRGvO The theme of the day: #RAG applications. This is going to be fun.

I'm pleased to be one of the speakers at this month's edition of #PyData Johannesburg. It's happening this evening.  buff.ly/3TmRGvO  

The theme of the day: #RAG applications. This is going to be fun.