Successful Adult Learning Strategies for Career Changers - Insights from a Teacher-Turned-Developer

Explore a 42-minute podcast featuring Chris Webster, a full-stack developer and former Mandarin teacher, as he shares insights on successful adult learning, career transitions, and effective coding education. Discover the pros and cons of coding bootcamps, learn valuable strategies for self-paced learning, and gain tips on problem-solving and maintaining a growth mindset. Uncover Chris's journey from education to tech, including his experiences with bootcamps, online learning platforms like Scrimba, and landing his dream job. Gain practical advice on structuring your learning, utilizing the Pomodoro technique, and leveraging LinkedIn for career opportunities. Delve into discussions on pedagogy, perseverance, and the importance of enthusiasm in the tech industry.

Syllabus

How Chris discovered computers but became a teacher and only later took up coding
Was changing careers an easy decision?
What do bootcamps promise, and do they deliver?
How did Chris structure his learning?
Was Chris happy with what he got out of the bootcamp?
Did the marketing of the bootcamp match the actual offering?
Midroll with Jan the Producer: Tweet about us!
The appeal of a bootcamp: the path + the community
How Chris discovered Scrimba
The problem with many teachers nowadays
Chris's Number One Learning Hack
Don't keep hammering the problem
The system for problem-solving
The stigma of not working hard enough
Pomodoro technique vs being in the zone: there's a right time for both
How Chris found his first job
What's it like working for a consultancy
How Chris landed his dream job as his second job
Chris's LinkedIn strategy
Just be enthusiastic!
Chris's message to a recruiter on LinkedIn