Where Do I Even Start With Pair Programming in My Classroom? A Conversation With Seasoned Practitioners

Authors

Pawel Orzechowski
Edinburgh Medical School, The University of Edinburgh
Brittany Blankinship
Edinburgh Medical School, The University of Edinburgh
Kasia Banas
Edinburgh Medical School, The University of Edinburgh

Synopsis

An introduction to pair programming in the form of a (written) podcast interview where you can read or listen. This chapter is a joyful and pragmatic approach to answering some of the most frequently asked questions around introducing pair programming in the classroom.

This chapter is for you if you are interested in pair programming as a teaching practice or you would like ideas for how to explain it to your students or colleagues.

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Published

22 June 2026