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E-Mail Course On Conformal Prediction

Mindful Modeler • 479 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🚌 Education Predictive Modeling Data science Machine Learning Research
  1. Conformal prediction turns point predictions into prediction sets with a probability guarantee of covering the true outcome, working for any model without requiring a distribution assumption.
  2. The 5-week email course on conformal prediction offers a free, convenient way to learn about this uncertainty quantification method.
  3. Resources like Valeriy's list on conformal prediction and an academic introduction paper can be helpful for diving into and understanding conformal prediction.

Is ASU’s collaboration with OpenAI actual news?

ailogblog • 119 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🚌 Education Research Studies
  1. Institutions are experimenting with generative AI tools like ChatGPT to make informed decisions about their usage.
  2. University of Michigan is leading the way in providing broad access to AI tools for their community.
  3. Asset-based approaches in using AI for education are vital to support students' long-term growth and success.

i was half myself without you, now i feel so complete

SPARC '24 JC Blog • 2 HN points • 14 Sep 24
🚌 Education Self-Improvement Mentorship Learning Student experience Psychology
  1. TKS helped me find my drive and purpose, giving me the tools and encouragement to pursue my passions.
  2. Despite the positives, I struggled with pressure to conform to certain ideals, which sometimes felt overwhelming and isolating.
  3. It's important to trust your own feelings and values, and remember there are many paths to success that don't involve strict adherence to someone else's vision.

Abused Words

David Friedman’s Substack • 260 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🚌 Education Language Grammar Logic Statistics
  1. Words like 'exponential' and 'organic' are commonly misused with meanings different from their actual definitions.
  2. Terms like 'guarantee' and 'literally' are often used incorrectly causing confusion in communication.
  3. Understanding technical terms like 'statistically significant' is crucial to avoid misinterpretation in discussions.

Imago DEI at Cornell University

Heterodox STEM • 199 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🚌 Education Free speech Critical Thinking
  1. The theme year for Freedom of Expression at Cornell University is controversial, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  2. There is a concern about the prioritization of DEI over free speech, leading to a culture of fear and conformity on campus.
  3. Efforts are being made to bring in speakers who promote fearless, rational, and civil speech on campus, to counteract the perceived lack of free expression.
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How to Learn Data Structures and Algorithms [Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 299 implied HN points • 22 Jan 23
🚌 Education Data Structures Algorithms Learning
  1. Understanding Data Structures and Algorithms is crucial for success in technical fields like software development.
  2. Many resources focus on DSA for coding interviews, but it's important to go beyond that to deepen your knowledge.
  3. Learning DSA effectively doesn't have to involve answering countless questions or watching numerous tutorials; there are better approaches available.

What Would a Suffragist Do? Lessons for Social Change from Our Feminist Foremothers

Humanities in Revolt • 219 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🚌 Education History Feminism Social Change Cultural criticism
  1. The 19th Amendment marked a significant advancement in women's rights in the US, championed by suffragists like Susan B. Anthony who fought tirelessly despite not living to see the victory.
  2. Lessons from feminist foremothers emphasize the importance of lifelong commitment to the cause of justice, regardless of age, and the need to honor those who paved the way for expanded rights.
  3. Challenges by suffragists like Sojourner Truth and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper against dehumanizing norms and cultural ideologies demonstrate the vital role of critical consciousness in driving social change.

How do you define quality in higher education?

The Recovering Academic • 217 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🚌 Education Quality Higher education Curriculum Faculty
  1. Quality in higher education is not just about academic content; it also involves factors like faculty-student relationships and the overall health of the institution.
  2. General education requirements should be reimagined to focus on developing essential skills and qualities in students, rather than just breadth of knowledge.
  3. Institutions should consider aligning their educational offerings with what students actually value and seek in order to adapt to changing dynamics in higher education.

Welcome to The Recovering Academic

The Recovering Academic • 217 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🚌 Education Writing Career transition Higher Ed Coaching
  1. The Recovering Academic newsletter offers exclusive interviews, essays, poetry, and resources for writers.
  2. Paying subscribers get access to behind-the-scenes interviews, thought pieces on higher ed, personal essays, and craft resources.
  3. Joshua Dolezal, the writer behind the newsletter, has 20 years of experience, has published a memoir, and co-produced a podcast.

Workshop announcement: $95 price for non-tenure track or professors with higher teaching loads

Scott's Substack • 117 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🚌 Education Workshop Teaching Causal Inference Pricing Learning
  1. Workshop offering discounted price of $95 for non-tenure track professors or those with high teaching loads
  2. Workshop covers topics like potential outcomes model, unconfoundedness, and instrumental variables
  3. Teaching style focuses on comprehension, confidence, and competency in applying causal inference methods

Should You Pre-teach New Vocabulary?

Mathworlds • 216 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🚌 Education Teaching Vocabulary Math Webinars Learning
  1. For effective teaching, teachers and students need a shared set of experiences to talk about before introducing new vocabulary.
  2. Use 'contrasting cases' like 'Which one doesn't belong?' to surface older knowledge and make connections to new vocabulary.
  3. Provide opportunities for students to experience the need for new vocabulary in activities like Polygraph to enhance understanding.

School is Uncool: The Good & Bad of a Formal Education

The Hard Fork by Marvin Liao • 216 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🚌 Education Schooling Learning Parenting
  1. Children start with wild creativity and courage but often conform as they grow older due to social pressures.
  2. To succeed, it's important to be authentic, think independently, and stand out from the crowd.
  3. Balancing formal education with informal learning is crucial for helping kids develop critical thinking skills and avoid becoming 'cookie-cutter sheeple.'

How to Write Good

Timeless & Timely • 216 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
🚌 Education Writing
  1. The U.S. government promotes plain language in communications.
  2. Federal plain language guidelines emphasize clarity and conciseness.
  3. Guidelines include writing for the audience, organizing information, and choosing words carefully.

Two perspectives on the liberal arts and the humanities

Heterodox STEM • 199 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🚌 Education Liberal Arts Humanities Literature Philosophy Classics
  1. Liberal arts education in the US may serve different purposes for elites and non-elites, with disparities in expectations and outcomes.
  2. Humanities education is seen as vital for a well-rounded education and understanding fundamental human questions and experiences.
  3. Reading classic literature may play a role in shaping perspectives and values, potentially reducing susceptibility to certain societal trends like 'wokeness'.

How to personalize learning with AI 👩‍🎓

Friends of Parsnip • 196 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🚌 Education AI Learning Technology Personalization Skill development
  1. Mass education is often one-size-fits-all, expensive, and frustrating for both teachers and learners.
  2. Personalized education, like mastery learning and 1-to-1 tutoring, can be more effective in improving learning outcomes.
  3. Technology, such as AI-powered skill trees, has the potential to revolutionize learning by providing personalized, interactive, and scalable education.

The Knowledge Problem and Institutions

Knowledge Problem • 196 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🚌 Education Institutions Knowledge Economics Regulation Analysis
  1. The knowledge problem is pervasive among individuals and socially, impacting coordination and decision-making among agents.
  2. Different types of knowledge problems exist, such as complexity and contextual knowledge problems, affecting decision-making and outcomes.
  3. Institutional design should consider the knowledge problem, as institutions interact with preferences and the environment to shape individual actions and interactions.

Subtle resistance

Sunday Letters • 99 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🚌 Education AI Impact Teaching Methods Technology Adoption
  1. People often resist new technologies because they feel uncomfortable with change. This can lead to silly arguments against using something that actually helps.
  2. In the past, teachers were hesitant to accept printed papers due to concerns about quality, but this resistance seems odd now. It shows how we can misjudge new tools.
  3. It's important to examine why we push back against new ideas. Sometimes our reasons might not make sense and could actually prevent us from benefiting.

Hidden Open Thread 315.5

Astral Codex Ten • 344 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🚌 Education Blog
  1. The post is exclusive for paid subscribers, indicating it contains premium content for a specific audience.
  2. Readers can subscribe to access the post or sign in if they are already paid subscribers.
  3. The post shares a link and encourages engagement by allowing sharing and comments.

2E - 1517's Teen Fall Camp

1517 Fund • 484 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
🚌 Education Event Technology Science Camping
  1. 2E - 1517's Teen Fall Camp is a unique opportunity for exceptional teenagers to gather in the Bay Area for a weekend of camping, tech, and mischief.
  2. The camp aims to bring together socially geeky teens who are passionate about science, technology, and collaborating with like-minded peers and mentors.
  3. Teens can attend for free but need to cover their own travel costs, and applications should be submitted by August 1st.

A pro-science, pro-progress, techno-optimistic middle school health textbook from 1929

More is Different • 16 implied HN points • 29 Nov 24
🚌 Education Science Health History Child development
  1. Science has made our lives better, giving us more comforts and longer life. We owe a lot to advancements like vaccinations and better sanitation that have improved health and safety.
  2. The book contrasts modern science with older practices from different cultures, showing how those without scientific methods faced more health challenges. It suggests that knowledge from science helps us understand and solve health problems better.
  3. The early chapters celebrate people's achievements in science, calling them heroes. It highlights how these individuals fought disease and changed health practices, showing the importance of curiosity and courage in scientific discovery.

What is Freedom of Speech, and Why Do We Cherish It?

THE FREEDOM BLOG • 98 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🚌 Education Freedom of Speech Democratic Values Communication Limitations Democracy
  1. Free speech is a core value of Western democracy and crucial for safeguarding other liberties.
  2. Speech is essential for participating in societal and political life, fostering friendship, rational inquiry, and statesmanship.
  3. Defending and promoting relatively free speech is crucial for upholding values like friendship, the pursuit of truth, artistic expression, and serving the common good.

Guns, Germs, Steel, Coal, Slavery, Seaborne Empires, Peninsulas, Mountain Ranges, Rainfall, & Chance: Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs, & Steel" After Twenty-Five Years

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 522 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🚌 Education History Literature Science Culture Philosophy
  1. Critics of Jared Diamond often lack basic discourse ethics, skip reading, or misinterpret his work.
  2. Diamond's book 'Guns, Germs, & Steel' excels in explaining historical advantages of Eurasian powers over others.
  3. The roots of Western-Eurasian exceptionalism might lie in cultural unity and political fragmentation, but there are gaps in Diamond's explanations.

University investigations don't get you back to the future

Science Forever • 199 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🚌 Education Resignations
  1. University investigations often lead to the end of college presidencies, even when results may not be severe
  2. Presidents should communicate openly and address questions from reporters during investigations to better manage public perception
  3. Investigations may not fully resolve issues, leading to a buildup of negative perception that can still result in consequences

On Writing at Work

Poczwardowski Notes • 118 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🚌 Education Writing Communication
  1. Clear messages in business writing are crucial for good understanding and execution.
  2. The 'Writing at Work Framework' consists of three steps: Prep, Tell, and Remove.
  3. When writing, it's important to focus on simplicity, clarity, and removing unnecessary words to enhance communication.

We Need to Do Better than Hum 1 & Soc Sci 2 in General Education

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 215 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🚌 Education Humanities Higher education Liberal Arts Critical Thinking
  1. The purpose of humanities in education should be more than teaching a limited view of Western literature and thought.
  2. It is valuable to provide students with a broad liberal education that includes exposure to different perspectives, even critical ones.
  3. American universities should focus on teaching true facts and how to think critically rather than implanting specific values.

Asking for mentoring

Sunday Letters • 79 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🚌 Education Mentoring Career Advice Personal Development Professional Growth
  1. Many people are shy about asking for mentorship, but it's important to overcome that fear. Asking for help is a good move, and usually the worst that can happen is a 'no.'
  2. When reaching out for mentorship, have specific and thoughtful questions ready. It shows you're serious and helps the mentor know what to expect.
  3. Mentoring should be beneficial for both parties. Prepare to make the conversation valuable, not just for yourself, but for the mentor too.

All Feedback is Projection

The Leadership Lab • 196 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🚌 Education Feedback Leadership Growth Learning Development
  1. Feedback is projection: Feedback you give others reflects aspects of yourself. What you judge in others can reveal your own traits.
  2. New paradigm of feedback: Move away from the old feedback model based on objective truth. Embrace the idea that feedback is a story and an opinion.
  3. Learning from feedback: By asking how feedback is true about yourself, you open up growth opportunities and deepen connections with others.

Open-endedness in Society

Scaling Knowledge • 196 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
🚌 Education Research Novelty Goals Exploration Knowledge
  1. Objectives vs. Open-endedness: Consider if clearly-defined objectives help or hinder impactful discoveries.
  2. Education and Research: Question whether standardized curricula or open-ended curiosity leads to more success in children and scientists.
  3. Novelty Search: Embrace exploration of novel solutions in problem-solving, rather than just following objective-based approaches.