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What does 'equity' mean?

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 140 implied HN points • 14 Nov 24
🚌 Education Equity Learning Teaching Curriculum Access
  1. Schools may prevent advanced students from excelling in their subjects because it is deemed unfair to those who are struggling. This can limit the potential of talented students.
  2. The concept of 'equity' can sometimes be used to excuse practices that are not truly fair or effective. Instead, it can lead to a situation where everyone is held back instead of finding ways to help those who need support.
  3. In professional settings, like medical interviews, virtual options are defended as equitable, but this can make the process less serious and impersonal. The focus should be on genuine fairness instead of just using equity as an excuse.

On AI Detectors

ailogblog • 59 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🚌 Education Technology AI Writing Academic Integrity Innovation
  1. AI detectors often struggle to reliably differentiate between human and AI-generated writing, leading to errors, such as falsely identifying human-written work as AI-generated.
  2. AI detectors transfer responsibility for errors to instructors and institutions, relying on habits developed from using similar technology for plagiarism detection, which can lead to overreliance and misplaced judgments.
  3. Educators should reconsider the use of AI detectors as they tend to present analysis in misleading forms, leading to confusion and potential harm to students. They face significant flaws and might not be reliable in practice.

Introspection Before Any Possible Course Correction

Heterodox STEM • 291 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🚌 Education Higher Ed Freedom of Speech Public Trust
  1. Listening to the Congressional testimony on free speech exposed a lack of consistent application of concepts at universities.
  2. Public trust in higher education has significantly declined based on surveys due to real or perceived failures of universities.
  3. Universities facing public backlash have responded defensively rather than engaging in introspection, potentially leading to further erosion of trust.

5 Myths About Growth Mindset That Are Sabotaging Your Goals

Weekend Developer • 19 implied HN points • 28 Apr 24
🚌 Education Mindset Learning Development Challenges Feedback
  1. Having a growth mindset involves more than just positive thinking; it's about accepting failures, learning from mistakes, and putting in consistent effort.
  2. You can't have a growth mindset in all areas of life at once; prioritize where you want to grow and focus your efforts there.
  3. Effort alone is not enough for growth; it must be combined with good strategies, feedback, and continuous commitment.
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✍️ Journalism Awards, Events, Fellowships and Training ✍️ — October 13

Inside The Newsroom • 78 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🚌 Education Fellowships Training Webinar Competition
  1. The post lists 42 different awards, events, fellowships, and trainings related to journalism.
  2. Various opportunities include fellowships, grants, mentoring programs, and scholarships for journalists.
  3. Events such as webinars, conferences, and training sessions cover topics like trauma-informed interviewing and using AI in newsrooms.

Skills we need for the AI-driven world

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
🚌 Education Skills Learning Development Curriculum Critical Thinking
  1. Machines are advancing rapidly, and we need to identify skills to stay relevant amidst automation.
  2. Skills like smarter decision-making, clarity in thinking, and asking the right questions are crucial for navigating the AI-driven world.
  3. Emotional intelligence and the ability to reinvent ourselves are becoming increasingly important in the face of evolving technology.

Lines Of Development

Weekly Wisdom • 79 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
🚌 Education Development Theory Learning
  1. Lines of development refer to the various capacities within individuals and groups, similar to the concept of multiple intelligences used in education.
  2. Different types of lines of development include cognitive, emotional intrapersonal, emotional interpersonal, somatic, moral, spiritual, and willpower, each representing a specific ability.
  3. There is a correlation between sensory capacities and lines of development, as seen in examples like absolute pitch in blind musicians, showing how individual strengths and weaknesses can lead to diverse human expressions.

GenAI opportunity and risk

imperfect offerings • 79 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🚌 Education Research Technology Learning Assessment AI
  1. Researchers, policy-makers, educators, and edtech activists are raising concerns about the use of GenAI in teaching and learning, highlighting issues such as inaccuracy, bias, and ethics.
  2. Balancing the opportunities and risks of GenAI is crucial, as technologies are designed for use and may present actual harms over time that are harder to research.
  3. Cutting through the hype surrounding GenAI, the real opportunities involve improving efficiency in textual production and providing natural language interfaces for accessing information, but careful consideration is needed to ensure true educational value.

Classified Staff

SFEDup • 78 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🚌 Education Staffing School Districts
  1. Classified staff levels in schools vary significantly and have increased by 60% in the last decade.
  2. Paraprofessionals in schools play many roles and their numbers vary greatly among schools, sometimes without clear explanations based on need.
  3. Office/Clerical and Other Classified staff numbers in schools show little variation with enrollment, impacting the per-student cost of operating a school.

✍️✍️ Awards, Conferences, Events and Fellowship Deadlines ✍️✍️ — March 10

Inside The Newsroom • 78 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🚌 Education Workshops Fellowships Internships Training Mentorship
  1. You can get a 31% discount on premium subscriptions for journalism job opportunities by using the code DANIEL31 at checkout.
  2. There are various upcoming workshops, training sessions, and fellowships available in journalism, such as the ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program and the SPJ Convention 2023 Call for Session Proposals.
  3. Events like the Sekou Smith Memorial Internship, the News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation, and the EU4 Independent Media European Grants are offering opportunities for aspiring journalists and media professionals.

Why Learning the Piano is Hard

Daniel Golliher • 78 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🚌 Education Music Language Reading
  1. Learning to play the piano is difficult because it involves multiple sub-skills that many people overlook.
  2. Composite skills, like playing the piano or learning languages, are made up of several components that must be understood and developed.
  3. Recognizing composite skills and breaking them down into manageable parts can help improve one's learning and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Why Universities and Professors Won’t Go Away Anytime Soon

Mimir's Well • 78 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🚌 Education AI Value Universities Higher Ed
  1. Generative AI will disrupt education by impacting the value of university degrees and increasing alternative credentialing options.
  2. Professors bring irreplaceable value to students through curriculum design, domain knowledge, pedagogy, mentoring, and career guidance.
  3. Universities offer unique value like the college experience, credentialing, career training, alumni networks, and extracurricular activities that AI cannot replicate.

Beware AI in the classroom

CIEO • 78 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🚌 Education Technology Bias Critical Thinking Learning Teaching
  1. AI in the classroom can provide benefits but also comes with costs, such as bias and misinformation.
  2. AI-generated responses may not always be accurate or politically neutral, reflecting biases of developers.
  3. To effectively judge AI responses, individuals need critical thinking skills and knowledge, and teachers play a crucial role in guiding young people.

The SAT is not fairer than grades

Pershmail • 78 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🚌 Education Testing Admissions Fairness Social Mobility Standardized tests
  1. For poorer students, high school grades are a better indicator of success than SAT scores.
  2. Standardized tests, like the SAT, can be biased towards wealthier students by reflecting their better access to resources and test preparation.
  3. There is a need for multiple pathways to success in education that do not solely rely on grades or standardized tests, providing second chances for students.

8th Grade Algebra and Math Acceleration

SFEDup • 78 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🚌 Education Curriculum High School
  1. SFUSD is facing challenges in meeting Math proficiency rates and its current Math pathway has faced criticism.
  2. Other districts offer various methods for Math acceleration, including doubling up, compression courses, and early differentiation in middle school.
  3. There are different approaches to Math education across districts, with some focusing on allowing students to accelerate earlier while others prioritize a more uniform progression.

My Journey of Iteration and Reinvention

DecafQuest's Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🚌 Education Lifelong learning Career transition Brand identity
  1. Transitioning from academia to online teaching can lead to unexpected opportunities and global connections.
  2. Being open to changing plans and exploring new avenues can result in finding a better fit for personal and professional growth.
  3. Adopting a new mindset, seeking diverse opportunities, and rebranding can lead to a successful pivot and expansion into different industries.

The Wuzzle Economists

The Questioner • 39 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🚌 Education Economics Children's literature
  1. The Wuzzles are creatures from a distant planet with a unique economic system based on sharing and caring
  2. The Wuzzle economists measure their planet's success using a metric called GDP, which is based on snit-giving
  3. The story humorously highlights the interconnectedness of destruction, joy, and economic growth in the Wuzzle society

The Role of AI in Education: How Technology is Transforming Learning

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🚌 Education Technology Teaching Learning AI Innovation
  1. AI in education offers personalized learning paths based on student's needs and abilities, making learning more effective and engaging.
  2. AI assists teachers by automating tasks like grading and providing insights for improving teaching methods, enhancing the overall teaching experience.
  3. Innovative learning experiences are enabled through AI technologies like virtual reality and gamification, making education interactive and fun.

Can You Solve the 'Simple' Two Door Riddle From Labyrinth?

Pryor Questions • 336 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23
🚌 Education Logic Puzzle Movies
  1. In the movie Labyrinth, there is a logic puzzle involving two guards, two doors, and a choice between truth and lies.
  2. To solve the puzzle, Sarah can ask one guard what the other guard would say, then choose the opposite door.
  3. This puzzle is a version of the Knights and Knaves problem, where one guard always tells the truth and the other always lies.

How to Land an Airplane in an Emergency (Step-By-Step)

Eduardo’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 25 Apr 24
🚌 Education
  1. If faced with an emergency landing, stay calm and take control of the aircraft by making subtle and smooth movements with the controls.
  2. Inform the situation to Air Traffic Control by using 'PAN PAN' or 'MAYDAY' calls, and work on maintaining a proper airspeed by understanding and adjusting throttle and angle of attack.
  3. During the landing phase, maintain a safe altitude, approach the runway correctly, and make gradual movements to keep the airplane steady until touchdown, utilizing brakes and pedals to control the aircraft on the ground.

Decisions depend on the decision maker

Overthinking Everything • 419 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🚌 Education Decision-making Gaming Learning Expertise Teaching
  1. Decisions depend on who is making them, as individual factors influence the best choice.
  2. Even in games with 'objective' optimal strategies, decisions are subjective based on each player's abilities and knowledge.
  3. Beginners should consider their own strengths and weaknesses when making decisions, rather than just emulating experts.

Training armed teachers for real-world school shooting scenarios

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🚌 Education Training Safety Prevention Ethics Psychology
  1. Teachers need formal training and practice to effectively handle real-world school shooting scenarios.
  2. Armed teachers must undergo specialized training in areas like firing at moving targets, room clearing, door breaching, counter sniper tactics, etc.
  3. Consequences of lacking proper training for armed teachers can result in deadly outcomes, such as shooting the wrong person or escalating hostage situations.