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Seminar has real content

In My Tribe • 121 implied HN points • 15 Jun 25
🚌 Education Learning
  1. The seminar now has real content with six chapters that are in good shape.
  2. There's an interactive feature where you can ask questions and get interesting responses from an AI professor and students.
  3. The creator wants feedback from professors and curious students about using this instead of traditional textbooks.

Look. Look. *Look*. [Dreaded Lurgi Edition]

Everything Is Amazing • 896 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Learning
  1. The London black cab drivers must pass a tough memory test called The Knowledge to navigate the city effectively.
  2. Engage in epistemic curiosity to dive deeper into understanding by exploring various facets of a topic.
  3. Try the 'What?' game to practice paying attention and noticing details, creating a network of information for better learning and memory.

AI-generated Anki cards are not to be trusted

De Novo • 121 implied HN points • 13 Jun 25
🚌 Education Learning
  1. AI-generated Anki cards can have mistakes that may lead to learning incorrect information. It's important to double-check AI content, especially on complex topics.
  2. Relying on AI for learning new material may not be wise, as it could lead to errors that are not obvious at first glance.
  3. Even when asking different AI systems to review the same content, they can miss errors or indicate correct information as wrong. Human oversight is crucial.

Relançons ce jeu génial

L'Atelier Galita • 119 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. The game 'Tribe of Mentors' features interviews with various people and thought-provoking questions.
  2. The author provides questions that reveal interesting insights from the interviewees.
  3. A link is provided to participate in the game by answering the set of questions.

All Feedback is Projection

The Leadership Lab • 196 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🚌 Education Learning
  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.
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Edu-Snippets

The Science of Learning • 219 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Retrieval practice helps all students remember what they learned better, whether they know a lot or a little about a topic. It involves recalling information, like through quizzes, and boosts memory retention.
  2. Studying over spaced intervals is more effective than cramming all at once. Mixing up different subjects or topics during study sessions can also improve learning by making it more engaging.
  3. Many college students don't realize how beneficial spacing and mixing subjects can be for their studying. Teaching them about these techniques can help them study smarter and remember better.

How to grow from a mid-level to senior Data Engineer

SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter • 694 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. To grow from mid to senior level, it's important to continuously learn and improve, share new knowledge, work on code improvements, and become an expert in a certain domain.
  2. Making the team better is crucial - focus on mentoring, sharing knowledge, and creating a positive team environment. Think beyond individual tasks to impact the overall team outcomes.
  3. Seniority includes building not just technical solutions, but solutions that customers love. Challenge requirements, understand the business and product, and take initiative in problem-solving.

Teaching Juggling

Bram’s Thoughts • 98 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Teaching juggling effectively involves using stepping stones for gradual progression.
  2. Using a collaboration between a beginner and an expert can make juggling easier and more motivating.
  3. Starting with simpler patterns like four balls and three hands can lead to successful juggling skills.

Do Ten Times as Much

Bet On It • 1132 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Success often requires ten times more effort than what is considered normal.
  2. Quality practice matters, but putting in ten times the effort is crucial for fluency in skills or knowledge.
  3. Prioritize your goals and focus on a few, putting in ten times more effort to increase your chances of success.

This is valid Python syntax

Bite code! • 1100 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Python allows underscores in numeric literals for better readability and formatting of numbers
  2. Unpacking in Python is versatile, allowing assignment to slices and nested structures
  3. Using the splat operator in Python, like with lambdas and unpacking arguments, can make code more concise and powerful

Creativity: Just get started

Cosmos • 79 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Learning
  1. The most important step in creativity is to simply get started.
  2. Creativity should not be limited to a select few - it's about being inspired and taking action.
  3. To enhance creativity, prioritize learning, commit to doing, and create for yourself without overthinking.

Renovations to the ivory tower

The Bell Ringer • 59 implied HN points • 22 Mar 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Understanding how people learn is crucial for effective teaching. Teachers need to know learning styles to help students better.
  2. There are new resources and issues focusing on how novices learn. This can guide both educators and parents in supporting students.
  3. The importance of evidence-based approaches in education is growing. Relying on research can improve teaching strategies and student outcomes.

Why Learning to Code Is Life Changing

Brain Bytes • 79 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Learning to code fosters creativity and innovation by enabling you to bring ideas to life and design solutions that make a real difference in the world.
  2. Coding encourages lifelong learning by constantly challenging you to adapt to new technologies and expand your skill set, which enhances creativity and personal growth.
  3. Learning to code opens up various career opportunities by providing a valuable skill set that can improve business value and impact millions of individuals worldwide.

Happy new year

The Jolly Contrarian • 99 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. The Jolly Contrarian has been improving the 'user manual' coverage of main agreements on the wikis, especially the ISDA Master Agreement, with more content and multilevel numbering added.
  2. Reading recommendations include 'Bitcoin is Venice' and 'The Master And His Emissary', which provide deep insights into societal issues and the human experience.
  3. An analogy is drawn between skiing off-piste in skiing and exploring unconventional paths in life, work, and business, emphasizing the benefits of stepping away from the well-trodden path.

𝐀𝐈 𝐋𝐨𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐧

ailogblog • 79 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Blogging and sharing insights on generative AI can have a significant impact on educational discourse.
  2. Challenges in education, such as misinformation, ethics in AI tools, and historical issues, require continuous attention and thoughtful consideration.
  3. Approaching educational reform, including incorporating generative AI, as a collaborative effort towards a slightly better world is essential.

You Get Out of it What You Put Into it

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 7 implied HN points • 09 Jan 26
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Hard work and focused, sustained practice determine how much you really learn and how good you become; doing the minimum produces shallow results.
  2. Short-term shortcuts or outsourcing thinking (for example to AI) can avoid work now but leave you without real skills like writing and critical thinking later on.
  3. Most meaningful achievements require large time investments and trade-offs, so decide what matters to you and be willing to put in the reps.

Weekly Wednesday Wisdom #10

Weekly Wisdom • 159 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Reflect on your intentions, actions, and results regularly to make necessary adjustments.
  2. Quantify energy in terms of time, attention, thoughts, emotions, actions, habits, and money.
  3. Maintaining a consistent routine, setting clear goals like writing a book, and balancing creative energies are essential for personal growth.

10x your mind 🧠

10x your mind • 479 implied HN points • 12 May 22
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Underutilizing mental abilities is common; many of us make suboptimal decisions in various aspects of life.
  2. Training our minds is crucial for making smarter decisions and improving overall well-being; psychologists and neuroscientists provide valuable insights.
  3. Awareness of common mental mistakes and cognitive biases is key to enhancing decision-making and reaching our full potential.

Book review: Math-ish and Math Mind

The Bell Ringer • 3 HN points • 30 Aug 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Kids may not be learning math deeply if they only focus on concepts without practicing basic skills. Just like music, understanding math requires more than just thinking about it—it needs practice and foundational knowledge.
  2. Two new books suggest that creativity and a positive mindset toward math can help kids learn effectively. However, it’s important to also teach the necessary skills and techniques for actually doing math.
  3. There's a concern that these books might promote a 'think system' approach to math education, which could overlook the important learning processes. Skills in math, as in music, come from practice and mastering the basics.

Clarity of thoughts

10x your mind • 159 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Clarity in writing is crucial for effective communication. Your message should flow seamlessly like a river, and not leave your audience confused.
  2. The 3-1-1-1 framework is a helpful tool to enhance clarity in both writing and conversation. It involves condensing your thoughts from 3 pages to 1 sentence, improving storytelling skills.
  3. Applying the 3-1-1-1 framework can benefit not only children but also adults in various aspects of communication like work presentations and emails. It helps in delivering concise and impactful messages.

Information is not Communication

Sunday Letters • 99 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Information isn't the same as communication. Communication is more about how well the other person understands you.
  2. When sharing ideas, focus on the listener's reaction rather than just giving all the details.
  3. It's your responsibility to make your message clear. If someone doesn't get it, think about how you can communicate better.

To grow as leader seek the unknown.

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 139 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. To grow as a leader, it's important to seek the unknown for growth and development.
  2. A mentor, who has more experience, can provide guidance and support on your journey.
  3. Learning and growth come not just from analyzing data, but also from making mistakes and re-ordering information.

Adiós Duolingo, hello Anki

De Novo • 88 implied HN points • 05 Jun 25
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Anki is a flashcard app that helps with memorization using spaced repetition. It's great for learning detailed information and can share decks for team learning.
  2. Using AI to make Anki cards can be helpful, but it's important to check for errors. It's best for reinforcing knowledge rather than learning completely new topics.
  3. After years of using Duolingo, switching to Anki seems more effective for real learning. You can create a system to track your progress similar to Duolingo's streaks.

Me!

The Weasel Speaks • 137 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Learning
  1. Levels of leadership include position, permission, results, developing people, and developing leaders.
  2. Challenge yourself but give yourself a chance for success.
  3. Success is influenced by factors beyond individual talent and effort.

Pershan's Pyramid of Teaching Greatness

Pershmail • 137 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Teaching involves guiding students from specifics to generalizations to new applications.
  2. Generalization is key in the learning process, helping students connect knowledge to new situations.
  3. Articulating principles can assist students in making generalizations and promote independent thinking.

Wildest Dreams

The Weasel Speaks • 137 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
💼 Business Learning
  1. Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to gaining confidence and learning.
  2. Balancing growth involves moving between the comfort zone, stretch zone, and panic zone.
  3. Designing a balance between ambitious, comfortable, and mundane tasks can accelerate learning and growth.

Strong Students Aren't Always Ready for More

Pershmail • 137 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Strong students may not always be ready for more challenging material.
  2. Mathematics education is not a one-size-fits-all journey, some students have specific areas of interest and may not be ready for broader mathematical growth.
  3. Kids may have peaks of interest in specific mathematical topics, and that's completely normal, parents should be aware of this and educator should offer real challenges to help them grow.

🗓️ cycle 2 begins?! learnings & changes!!

vrk loves paper • 139 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Learning
  1. Working on personal projects feels really good. Having control over what you're creating can bring happiness and motivation.
  2. Focusing on one project at a time can lead to better results. Trying to juggle too many tasks can often lead to getting nothing done.
  3. It's okay to take time to learn new skills instead of doing what you're already good at. Learning something new can be a great way to grow.

Use it or lose it

The Engineering Manager • 13 implied HN points • 14 Dec 25
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Skills fade when you stop using them, and offloading thinking to AI can speed that decline if you’re not careful.
  2. Stay close to the work with a minimum effective dose of coding, pair programming, and regular dives into PRs and architecture so you keep your technical edge.
  3. Use AI intentionally: experiment with tools yourself, offload only menial tasks, and always do a first-pass of thinking before prompting so AI augments rather than replaces your judgment.

Work with the best people you can

Sunday Letters • 159 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Find and work with people who are really good at what they do. This helps you learn and grow faster.
  2. Being around high standards pushes you to improve your own skills and work quality.
  3. It might feel tough at times, but being stretched by others is a key part of building your career.

On the 1000 Skills Conference: The Art of Non Conformity.

Day One • 1238 implied HN points • 22 Sep 20
🚌 Education Learning
  1. You are capable of achieving great things, don't limit yourself to what others think you should be
  2. Make the most of the internet by leveraging it for learning, building skills, and creating opportunities
  3. Take the initiative to build a business online by acquiring essential skills and joining informative conferences