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A Teaching Manifesto: An Invitation to my Spring 2020 classes

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 19
🚌 Education Teaching Methods Online Learning Investment Strategies
  1. The Spring 2020 classes will be available online for free, allowing anyone to watch the sessions and access materials at their convenience. You can choose to take the classes in real-time or catch up later with the recorded videos.
  2. There is a free online version of the classes that offers shorter, 12-15 minute videos for easier viewing. These are designed to fit better into people's busy lives compared to the longer, full-length sessions.
  3. NYU now offers a paid certificate version of the classes, which includes quizzes, projects, and live sessions with the instructor to help deepen understanding and ensure learning. This version is different from the free classes and has additional requirements.

My IMUN 51.0 Journey

Back To Sifar • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 21
🚌 Education Youth Mental Health
  1. IMUN conferences address global issues through model United Nations committees where delegates can provide solutions.
  2. Position papers are important for preparing for conferences, allowing delegates to delve into country-specific issues and solutions.
  3. Participating in conferences like IMUN can help in fostering empathy, learning about global issues, and proposing impactful solutions.

Class is in session...

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 11
🚌 Education Business Finance Investment Teaching Online Learning
  1. The class is focused on learning how to value different types of businesses using various methods, like discounted cash flow and relative valuation.
  2. You don't need to be a student at NYU to join in; anyone can watch lectures and access resources online.
  3. The instructor encourages participation and offers tools like quizzes and projects to help everyone understand business valuation better.

🗒️ Decision Journaling 101

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 24
🚌 Education Learning Self-Improvement Productivity Personal Development Decision-making
  1. Decision journaling helps you track and analyze your choices to make better decisions in the future. It removes bias and allows for reflection on what you've done right or wrong.
  2. Each journal entry should include context, a decision framework, and a review section to understand outcomes and learnings. This structured approach helps clarify your thought process.
  3. To get the most out of decision journaling, avoid overthinking smaller choices and remember to review your decisions regularly. This will help identify patterns and improve your decision-making skills.
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🐿️ The Underground Grammarian - The IPT Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
🚌 Education Language Writing Communication Critical Thinking Leadership
  1. Clarity in language leads to better understanding. When people use simple and clear words, everyone can see what's really going on.
  2. Avoiding the passive voice helps identify who is responsible. If we don't name who is responsible for actions, it can create confusion and misunderstandings.
  3. Being direct and open in conversations can bring out more ideas and honest discussions. When people feel free to speak openly, it leads to better problem-solving.

Coming soon

Yuxi’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🚌 Education
  1. Yuxi Li has a Substack newsletter coming soon
  2. The Substack link is yuxili.substack.com
  3. The newsletter is from Yuxi Li and will be available soon

A Decision to Work

Sons of Liberty Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 25
🚌 Education Personal Growth Self-help Mindfulness Introspection Life Skills
  1. It's important to set intentional work tasks for ourselves every day. This helps us focus on what we truly want to accomplish rather than getting lost in routine.
  2. Our inner work is about making conscious decisions that come from our own desires, not from outside pressures. These choices help us grow and evolve as individuals.
  3. Planning our day ahead of time can make tasks feel easier. By knowing what we need to tackle, we can prepare ourselves mentally and feel more in control.

My career journey, part four

The Next Chapter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
🚌 Education Career development Literature Writing Personal Growth Creative Expression
  1. The author shares the final part of their career journey series, reflecting on their job search process and decision to work at Match Group.
  2. Despite initial expectations, the author had to reset their career aspirations after joining Match Group, focusing on a multi-hyphenate career, product development, and creative endeavors.
  3. The author highlights the book 'Free Food for Millionaires' by Min Jin Lee as a source of inspiration in navigating career challenges and seeking personal freedom.

The MOOC stumble: Lessons from Napster and the Music Business!

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 14
🚌 Education Online Learning Higher education Educational Technology Student experience Curriculum Development
  1. MOOCs have high dropout rates and often don't provide the interactive, hands-on experience people need for effective learning. They started with the wrong idea, thinking content was the most important part of education.
  2. The value of a college education goes beyond just classes. Things like networking, career advice, and even entertainment play a big role in what you get from college.
  3. If you’re in college or thinking about it, ask yourself if it’s worth the money and time. Identify what parts of your education are helping you the most and consider what you really need from your college experience.

⏪︎ 2024 Recap

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 24
🚌 Education Learning Techniques Self-Improvement Mental models Personal Growth Decision-making
  1. First principles thinking helps you break down complex problems into basic elements. It makes finding solutions easier.
  2. Slow productivity encourages focusing on important tasks without rushing. This approach helps you work more effectively and avoid burnout.
  3. Using a decision matrix can help you make better choices. It organizes your options and clarifies which path to take.

The Bell Curve

Books Unbound • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 24
🚌 Education Intelligence Testing Social Inequality Cognitive ability Policy Impact
  1. Intelligence testing has a long history and aims to measure cognitive abilities, but it can also reinforce social inequalities. Tests may not show the full picture of a person's skills or potential.
  2. The book suggests that society is increasingly divided by intelligence, with smarter individuals getting the best jobs, which can widen economic gaps. Higher IQ is often linked to better job performance and success.
  3. The authors discuss controversial ideas about race and IQ, which have sparked debate. Many argue that environmental factors, like education quality, play a significant role in shaping intelligence.

🎯 Systems vs Goals

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 25
🚌 Education Self-development Life Skills Goal setting Productivity Personal Growth
  1. Goals are important because they give your life direction and purpose. Without goals, it's easy to feel lost or like you're just going in circles.
  2. Systems or habits help you achieve your goals, but they should not be the only focus. It's important to set systems that align with your goals.
  3. Take time to think about what kind of life you want to live. Once you know that, you can set goals and create systems that support that vision.

Crucial Conversations

Books Unbound • 0 implied HN points • 03 Aug 24
🚌 Education Communication Skills Conflict resolution Interpersonal Skills Professional development
  1. It's really important to speak up during tough conversations. Staying silent can lead to big problems, both at work and in personal relationships.
  2. Don't get stuck thinking you have to choose between being honest and keeping relationships. You can be both honest and kind at the same time.
  3. Letting everyone share their thoughts makes conversations better. When everyone feels safe to talk, it leads to smarter decisions and stronger connections.

Learning Elixir with ELXPRO - Gustavo Oliveira

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
🚌 Education Podcasts
  1. Adolfo Neto discusses Gustavo Oliveira's journey with ELXPRO, an advanced Elixir course, shedding light on the inspiration and features of the program.
  2. Insights are shared about the current landscape of Elixir developers, dispelling myths and exploring opportunities for developers at different levels.
  3. ELXPRO is highlighted for its unique features that empower aspiring developers by providing them with the tools to master Elixir and its associated tools.

Why Goals Fail: Good Intentions Are Productivity Poison

trydeepwork • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 25
🚌 Education Psychology Productivity Self-help Goal setting Motivation
  1. Setting vague goals like 'do your best' can lead to failure because they lack clear direction. It's like asking someone to drive without a map.
  2. Specific goals are more effective because they give your brain clear instructions to follow, making it easier to stay on track.
  3. Good intentions can actually harm your productivity by making it feel like you're achieving something when you're not. It's better to set measurable, accountable goals.

Airport Reading List

Construction Physics • 0 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🚌 Education Reading List
  1. The post lists helpful sources for learning about airports and their construction.
  2. The sources are listed in order of usefulness, with some marked as 'Recommended to Read' for actually interesting reading.
  3. Readers can subscribe to access more content from the author.

Philosophy for Business Leaders

DecafQuest's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🚌 Education Philosophy
  1. Philosophy can help business leaders ask meaningful questions and navigate uncertainty.
  2. A philosophical mindset can aid in ethical decision-making and handling stress.
  3. Examining assumptions, questioning beliefs, and using philosophical frameworks can enhance problem-solving skills.

The Season Where No One Claps

Prawfeed Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 26
🚌 Education Adult Learning Career Change Skill Building Lifelong learning Professional development Online Learning
  1. Invisible progress is still progress — steady, consistent effort matters more than quick applause.
  2. Slow, quiet seasons build patience, clarity, and emotional resilience. They prepare you to take on bigger responsibilities later.
  3. Loneliness makes people drift away. A calm, nonjudgmental community helps you keep going and finish what you started.

Influence

Books Unbound • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jul 24
🚌 Education Psychology Persuasion Marketing Behavior Decision-making Ethics
  1. Reciprocation means that when someone does something nice for us, we feel we should return the favor. It's a strong part of how people connect and work together in cultures around the world.
  2. Social proof is when we look at what others do to decide how to act. If we see people similar to us doing something, we're more likely to follow their lead.
  3. Scarcity makes things seem more valuable, like when we think a product is better because it's limited in stock. This fear of missing out can push us to make quicker decisions, especially in buying situations.

Singularity in Session: A Class Act on AI in K – 12 Education

The Devil You Know • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🚌 Education AI Curriculum Personalization
  1. AI integration in K-12 education can enhance personalized learning and critical thinking skills.
  2. Balancing benefits and pitfalls of AI in education through ongoing research and strategic implementation is crucial.
  3. The current education system should shift focus to assessing utility of information, building diverse knowledge bases, and empowering students as agents of their own learning.

Using AI in Education Part 2

Solresol • 0 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🚌 Education AI Transcription Automation
  1. AI tools like MacWhisper and OpenAI's command-line tools can help automate transcription of lectures, making it easier to generate accurate transcripts of recorded lessons.
  2. The use of AI-powered transcription tools like Whisper model or paying OpenAI can benefit students, including those who are hearing-impaired, by providing high-quality transcriptions that enhance their learning experience.
  3. The advancements in transcription technology have made high-quality voice-to-text transcriptions more reliable and accessible, improving the overall educational experience for all students.

Multi-lingual versions of lectures

Solresol • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🚌 Education Language Technology Translation History
  1. Theme music in an artificial language sets the tone for lectures on text encoding.
  2. Speech-to-text translation for multi-lingual lectures can have challenges like warping sound and misidentifying speakers.
  3. Efforts to translate lectures into various languages can save time and resources compared to re-recording multiple versions.

Why isn't there a degree called a Bachelor of Contact Centre Adminstration?

Solresol • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🚌 Education Training Workforce Development
  1. A degree focused on Contact Centre Administration could cover topics such as IP networking, VoIP, AI applications, compliance, training, and queue behavior.
  2. Contact centres have unique challenges like high turnover and tailored training needs, making a strong case for a formal degree program.
  3. Many individuals in contact centre management learn on-the-job, highlighting a gap in formal education opportunities in this field.

Keep Reading

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 20 May 20
🚌 Education Teaching Learning Parenting Health
  1. Teachers are more than just daily lesson providers; they are connectors, thinkers, and educators of life.
  2. Virtual teaching and homeschooling have been challenging for educators, revealing areas where they may not be experts.
  3. Amidst uncertain times, being a different kind of 'doctor' has taken on new meaning - focusing on family, everyday tasks, and gratitude.

Something really odd in lunar crater X9-PDQ-17b

Meaningness • 0 implied HN points • 18 Oct 20
🚌 Education Epistemology Probability Theory
  1. Probabilistic rationality may not be sufficient for understanding the world, as it has its limitations, especially in scenarios unlike a casino.
  2. The example of planning a picnic given by Leonard Savage illustrates the limitations of probability theory in practical, real-life situations.
  3. Some situations, like planning a picnic, can't be perfectly navigated using probability theory, highlighting the need for broader epistemological approaches.

Coming soon

tbg/public • 0 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🚌 Education
  1. A new post is coming soon on tbgatwork.substack.com
  2. The post features Tobias and is expected to be published on February 29, 2024
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