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Is your professor alive? A Guide

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 21
🚌 Education Economics Online Learning Student experience
  1. Online education allows professors to scale and reach more students, but the reality is different from the initial hype.
  2. A story of a student unknowingly learning from a deceased professor emphasizes the challenges of discerning if a professor is alive or not in online classes.
  3. Universities might need to be more transparent about the faculty's status to avoid potential long-term issues, like unintentionally paying a deceased professor for years.

Experiments in online teaching: My Spring Classes and an Online Valuation Class

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 14
🚌 Education Online Learning Teaching Methods Student Engagement Curriculum design
  1. Online courses need to be shorter and more engaging, as 80-minute lectures can feel very long in a virtual setting. Keeping online classes brief helps keep students' attention.
  2. Interaction is crucial in online learning; students should communicate more with each other and their instructors. This can enhance learning and make the experience more enjoyable.
  3. Feedback is important for students to know if they understand the material. Online classes should include assessments or tests to help students gauge their learning progress.

The School Bell Rings! It's Time for Class!

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 16
🚌 Education Teaching Valuation Business Investment Online Learning
  1. Teaching is about sharing a story. The teacher believes a good class follows a narrative that evolves over time and reflects personal experiences.
  2. Valuation isn't just about calculations; it's about developing a personal investment philosophy. The course emphasizes understanding intrinsic value and how to trust your own asset assessments.
  3. The class resources are open to everyone, allowing anyone to learn from the materials and lectures. It's encouraged to take time with the content – there's no rush!

MOOCs and Books: Spanning the Digital Divide

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 13
🚌 Education Online Learning Digital Media Publishing
  1. Technology has changed some ways teachers can present information, like using webcasts for more detailed explanations. This helps students learn better, even if the classroom itself looks quite similar to the past.
  2. Online learning has become widely accessible, allowing anyone with the right tools to join in and learn from classes. This means people who couldn't attend in person now have a chance to gain knowledge.
  3. The publishing and education fields are facing significant changes, making learning materials more affordable. This can help students who struggle with high tuition and textbook costs.
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مسیر متخصص شدن خطی و دائمی است

DiGiTalk Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🚌 Education Learning Process Skill development Online Education
  1. Learning is a continuous process that involves steps, experiences, and becoming an expert.
  2. Today's youth seek learning through platforms like YouTube and ChatGPT, implementing projects and progressing towards expertise.
  3. The journey of learning and becoming an expert never ends, requiring constant updating and staying up-to-date.

Online Teaching: Promise, Pitfalls and Potential!

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jul 17
🚌 Education Online Learning Teaching Methods Student Engagement Educational Technology
  1. Online classes often lack the personal touch that in-person classes provide. It's not the same as being in a room with others, even if the videos are high quality.
  2. Interaction is crucial for learning, but online learning can be too formal. In-person classes allow for spontaneous discussions that help deepen understanding.
  3. Staying disciplined is harder online. Without the structure of a physical classroom, many people struggle to finish online courses.

TetCon 2016 CFP

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 04 Oct 15
🚌 Education Conference Submission Travel Languages Scholarships
  1. The TetCon 2016 Call for Papers submission window will be open from October 6, 2015, to December 6, 2015.
  2. TetCon offers reimbursement for travel expenses for speakers, accommodation at the official conference hotel, and free conference passes to all speakers.
  3. The conference organizers encourage submissions from student or female researchers and provide support for those needing assistance with their work.

A new semester begins: Valuation class online

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 12
🚌 Education Online Learning Classroom Management Curriculum Development Higher education Student Engagement
  1. The Valuation class covers how to value various assets like stocks and businesses. It starts with intrinsic valuation and includes topics like multiples and real options.
  2. Students can access the class materials through multiple platforms, including the Stern website, Lore, Apple iTunes U, and YouTube, making it flexible for different preferences.
  3. The first class was on September 5, and new students can catch up easily before the next session. Webcasts of the classes will be available shortly after each session.

New offerings

imperfect offerings • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🚌 Education AI Surveillance Critical Thinking
  1. Helen Beetham is developing various pieces like 'The platform university', AI illusions, and pedagogies of anti-surveillance.
  2. The content in development includes chapters on critical thinking in the digital university, post-digitality, and more.
  3. Helen Beetham's future work will cover topics such as learning design, learning spaces, and other relevant mainstream pieces.

My small challenge to the "university" business model

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 12
🚌 Education Online Education Competitive Landscape
  1. The traditional university business model is outdated and often prioritizes profit over the quality of education. Many people feel they don't get good value for their money in terms of what they learn.
  2. New technologies and online learning platforms are changing the education landscape. These innovations may disrupt universities like how Amazon changed retail.
  3. There is a growing need for accountability in education. Students deserve better experiences and options, as well as the ability to choose how they want to learn.

Negative Nudges

effectiviology • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🚌 Education Behavior Manipulation Awareness
  1. A negative nudge is a manipulation that prompts people to make a decision that's bad for them.
  2. Negative nudges can involve making it easier to choose a bad option or harder to choose a good option.
  3. Be mindful of negative nudges in your environment and use debiasing techniques to overcome their influence.

Education’s Technology Problem

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 19
🚌 Education Reform Technology Public Schools Universities
  1. Technology alone cannot solve the issues in the education system; ethical transformation is crucial.
  2. Private for-profit educational alternatives have not proven successful, leading to student debt issues.
  3. Dependency on technology as a solution overlooks crucial societal issues like mental health, food insecurity, and more that cannot be addressed solely through technology.

Ken Arrow: The Greatest

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 17
🚌 Education Academia Economics Philosophy Research Teaching
  1. Ken Arrow made significant contributions to economics and won the Nobel Prize in 1972, being one of the youngest recipients.
  2. Ken Arrow was known for his exceptional intelligence and quick thinking, leaving a lasting impact on economic science.
  3. Despite his brilliance, Ken Arrow remained humble, approachable, and had a humorous side, making him a unique and revered figure in the field.

Should writing be graded?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🚌 Education Assessment Writing Learning AI Tools
  1. Consider embracing AI tools for written assessment instead of banning them, as tools like ChatGPT can enhance the learning process and reveal deeper understanding.
  2. Rethink traditional assessment methods to focus more on critical thinking and application of knowledge rather than just memorization and regurgitation.
  3. Encouraging students to use tools like ChatGPT thoughtfully, along with evaluating and signing off on the AI-generated content, can contribute to a more nuanced and fair assessment process.

How to Win an Argument

startupdreams • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🚌 Education Critical Thinking Personal Growth Learning
  1. Understand both sides of an argument, know the points and counterpoints, and be able to effectively refute them with facts.
  2. Avoid getting emotionally involved in debates - present your points calmly and with a wealth of knowledge and preparation.
  3. Winning an argument involves presenting strong, rational arguments, staying calm while the other person gets upset or resorts to personal attacks, and recognizing signs that you've successfully made your case.

Lessons learned, unlearned and relearned: A semester of online class

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 12
🚌 Education Online Learning Teaching Methods Educational Technology Student Engagement Curriculum Development
  1. Discipline is really important for both teachers and students. Teachers need to stay organized, and students must manage their time well to keep up.
  2. Students come from different backgrounds, which can make learning hard for some. It's good to offer extra resources for those who need a bit more help.
  3. Technology can be tricky! There can be issues with recordings and bandwidth, so it's important to keep improving the tools we use for online classes.

Antilibrary: The Secret of the Humble Manager

TeamCraft • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🚌 Education Professional development Critical Thinking Reading habits
  1. Managers in tech often fear being seen as frauds, leading to a lack of humility.
  2. Building an antilibrary can help foster humility and curiosity by seeking out books outside your expertise and challenging viewpoints.
  3. Utilize your antilibrary as an intuition pump by exploring unread books and letting your imagination create diverse meanings and messages.

Rebirths and Fresh starts!

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 09
🚌 Education Teaching Learning Curriculum Assessment Research
  1. Teaching allows for a fresh start every semester, making it unique compared to other jobs. You can leave the past behind and embrace new beginnings.
  2. The excitement of starting a new class motivates the teacher, and they hope to share that enthusiasm with students.
  3. The opportunity to connect lessons from past experiences into fresh classes enriches the learning process for everyone involved.

How the JC works

The Jolly Contrarian • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 24
🚌 Education Navigation Content Knowledge Management
  1. The main role of the Substack newsletter is to publicize content on the Jolly Contrarian and serve as a way to charge for access to the premium site.
  2. The Jolly Contrarian has free and premium versions, with premium content focusing on master trading agreement 'Owner's Manuals' and more detailed commentary.
  3. The Jolly Contrarian uses MediaWiki, like Wikipedia, for organizing information, but has a different structure and content with additional material on the premium site.

Study Material for Reinforcement Learning

Yuxi’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🚌 Education Reinforcement Learning
  1. Key resources for studying Reinforcement Learning include classic courses by David Silver and textbooks by Sutton & Barto
  2. Online platforms like OpenAI Spinning Up and Coursera offer specialized courses on Reinforcement Learning
  3. Advanced resources like DeepMind's lecture series and UC Berkeley's Deep RL course provide in-depth knowledge on the subject

It's time: A new semester begins.. and you are welcome to join in...

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 13
🚌 Education Online Learning Corporate Finance Valuation Student Engagement
  1. The new semester for corporate finance and valuation classes starts soon, and everyone is welcome to join, either live or through recorded sessions.
  2. Participants can choose from various platforms like a personal website, Lore, iTunes U, and Symmynd to access course materials and lectures.
  3. To help with the busy lives of students, the classes will have flexible content availability, shorter lecture versions, and online quizzes to keep learners engaged and assess their understanding.

[Scholarship] Women Techmakers Scholars Program

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 May 17
🚌 Education Scholarship STEM Women in Tech Diversity Leadership
  1. Women Techmakers Scholars Program offers cash awards to selected female undergraduate and graduate students based on diversity impact, leadership, and academic background.
  2. Scholarship recipients get a chance to attend the Women Techmakers Scholars' Retreat at Google's Asia Pacific offices for networking and workshops.
  3. The application deadline for the Women Techmakers Scholars Program is May 22, 2017.

Back to Class: A Teaching Manifesto!

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 19
🚌 Education Teaching Curriculum Online Learning Higher education
  1. Teaching is not just a job; it's a passion. Some people discover their true calling through teaching, realizing it's what they love to do most.
  2. Classes can be accessed in different formats. You can choose to watch long lectures or shorter, condensed versions depending on your schedule and attention span.
  3. Learning is flexible and personal. Students can pick what interests them from the courses and learn at their own pace, whether online or in person.

Anticipation - College Ramble Part 0

Fulton’s ramblings • 0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🚌 Education College
  1. Starting college is an exciting and nerve-racking experience with new challenges and decisions.
  2. Anticipation and a bit of stress are normal but are seen as part of the fun.
  3. Embracing the unknown and looking forward to learning, meeting new people, and making memories are key parts of the college experience.

Peak Performance Newsletter #6 | On FOMO in the Learning Process, Heroic Individualism, and Context-Driven Learning Strategies

The Leadership Lab • 0 implied HN points • 30 Sep 21
🚌 Education Learning Strategies Human Development Complexity Science
  1. FOMO in learning can hinder growth by making you jump around topics instead of focusing on your current development edge.
  2. Heroic individualism limits success by valuing measurable achievements only, missing the importance of non-quantifiable aspects.
  3. Different fields require unique learning approaches, like deep practice for well-bounded environments and simulation-based feedback for complex domains.

How to get an internship as a sophmore

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jul 20
🚌 Education Internships Networking College
  1. Networking is key: Utilize your existing connections and expand your network to increase your chances of landing a sophomore internship.
  2. Talk to your adviser: Start by seeking advice from your academic adviser for guidance on career fairs, information sessions, and potential opportunities.
  3. Persistence pays off: Don't get discouraged by the lack of internship postings for sophomores. Keep reaching out, attending events, and building relationships to make things happen.