The hottest Online Learning Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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So Near and yet So Far

In My Tribe • 182 implied HN points • 09 Jun 25
🚌 Education Learning Theory Educational Technology Pedagogy Curriculum design Online Learning
  1. The project aims to create an interactive seminar experience, but it's currently more like reading a textbook with an AI assistant. It’s not quite the same feel as a real seminar.
  2. Using AI can help shape effective dialogue, but it requires careful prompting to get the right tone and perspective, especially if it needs to reflect a specific viewpoint.
  3. The goal is to develop structured and authentic discussions in educational content, which could fill a gap by balancing sterile lectures and chaotic forums.

Today is the Last Day to Register for Fall 2024 Courses @ IPAK-EDU

Popular Rationalism • 99 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🚌 Education Discounts Enrollment Health Education Online Learning
  1. Today is the last chance to register for Fall 2024 courses at IPAK-EDU, so don’t miss out if you're interested.
  2. There are discounts available, such as 25% off for veterans and older individuals, making it a great opportunity to learn.
  3. The courses cover a range of topics, from health and wellness to biology and law, so there's something for everyone.

Transforming Education: AI-Powered Seminar Learning at Scale

In My Tribe • 303 implied HN points • 01 Jun 25
🚌 Education Online Learning AI Technology
  1. Distance learning is often boring and lacks human interaction, leading to high dropout rates. People want more engaging, conversation-based classes like those in elite schools.
  2. AI can create virtual classmates with different personalities to enhance learning. This setup allows for dynamic discussions and personalized learning experiences, similar to real seminars.
  3. There’s a big market for this kind of innovative education. Many corporations and universities are looking for ways to make learning more engaging and scalable, which this AI seminar approach can meet.

If You Missed the First All-IPAK Webinar Conference...

Popular Rationalism • 198 implied HN points • 16 Oct 24
🚌 Education Online Learning Webinars Health Education Public Health
  1. You can still watch the first All-IPAK Webinar Conference online if you missed it. It's available for four hours, so you have plenty of time to catch up.
  2. Registration for the courses mentioned at the webinar has been extended. This is a great chance to participate in some learning opportunities.
  3. The webinar aims to spark a learning revolution, so it might inspire new ideas and methods in education. Checking it out could be worthwhile for anyone interested.

Maybe EdTech is the answer? (feat. Noam Gerstein, CEO and founder of Bina School)

State of the Future • 7 implied HN points • 12 Jun 25
🚌 Education EdTech Curriculum Online Learning
  1. Online education models like Bina School can lower costs by removing the need for physical buildings and administrative overhead that traditional schools have. This could push regular schools to rethink their business models.
  2. Instead of just preparing students for specific jobs, education should focus on helping them become adaptable, decision-making individuals. This means measuring success in new ways, beyond just test scores.
  3. The merging of education and publishing will change how content is delivered. Schools could become more responsive ecosystems, using real-time data to tailor learning experiences to students' needs.
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My Next Decision Making Class is Launching on November 18th!

Thinking in Bets • 99 implied HN points • 10 Oct 24
🚌 Education Online Learning Decision-making Career development Personal Growth Workshops
  1. A new decision-making class starts on November 18th, running for a month with interactive sessions.
  2. Students will learn a 6-step process for better decision making and how to overcome cognitive biases.
  3. The course includes nine live sessions, projects, and access to a community of peers for networking.

2 Juicy Headline Hacks That’ll Make You Better Than 95% of Writers

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 1178 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🚌 Education Writing Tips Online Learning Content creation Professional development Marketing Strategies
  1. Spend more time writing your headlines than your content. A great headline can attract attention and get people to read your work.
  2. Use the Rule of 10 to write multiple headlines before choosing the best one. This helps avoid overthinking and lets your creativity flow.
  3. Follow the 4Ps: identify the problem, person, product, and promise in your headline to make it more compelling and clear for your readers.

Calling All Future Newsletter Superstars: “Substack School” Opens Its Doors

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 1139 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🚌 Education Online Learning Writing Skills Content creation Community Building
  1. Substack School is a new resource for anyone wanting to start or improve their newsletter. It's designed to help you connect with your audience and built a loyal subscriber base.
  2. The school offers tutorials on the basics of Substack, along with tips from successful writers. You'll learn how to craft great content and keep readers engaged.
  3. Joining Substack School lets you be part of a community where you can share ideas and experiences with others who are also excited about newsletters.

How to Write Headlines That Drive More Clicks — Interview with Derek Hughes

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 799 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🚌 Education Writing Skills Content creation Online Learning Personal Development
  1. Your headline is really important; it's the first thing people see and can make them want to read more.
  2. Many people only read the headline and skip the rest, so making it catchy is key to getting clicks.
  3. Practicing writing headlines and getting feedback can help you improve and attract more readers.

Medium School Will Officially Open Its Doors and 30-Day Writing Challenge in April

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 579 implied HN points • 02 Apr 24
🚌 Education Writing Online Learning Community Challenges Personal Development
  1. Medium School is opening soon, offering a chance for people to improve their writing skills. It's a great opportunity for anyone looking to get started with their writing journey.
  2. There's a 30-day writing challenge to encourage participation and help boost your writing practice. Even if you're late to join, it's never too late to start.
  3. The school will provide resources and support to help writers earn from their work. The aim is to help participants progress from making little money to achieving their goals.

Michael D. Smith's False Prophecy for Higher Education

The Recovering Academic • 554 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🚌 Education Higher Ed Teaching Online Learning
  1. Higher education is facing challenges of scarcity in access, instruction, and credentials, leading to market power exploitation by institutions.
  2. The proposed shift towards digital education may widen the class divide in higher education rather than solving existing problems.
  3. The current trend in education, as proposed by Michael D. Smith, risks devaluing PhDs and academic jobs, leading to a potential collapse of the system.

How to Get Boosted on Medium (with Insider Interview)

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 619 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🚌 Education Writing Tips Online Learning Content creation Social media Digital Platforms
  1. Medium can boost your stories, giving them more views and exposure. Some writers have seen their stories gain 100,000 views and more, meaning good potential for recognition.
  2. There are five key criteria to get a story Boosted: it should be constructive, original, share relevant experience, be well-crafted, and memorable. Using these tips can increase your chances of being seen.
  3. Adding a human touch to your writing can make a big difference. While algorithms help, connecting with readers on an emotional level is what truly makes a story stand out.

Risks to knowledge economies

imperfect offerings • 219 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🚌 Education Online Learning Academic writing
  1. Risks to knowledge economies are being highlighted in relation to generative AI and its potential impact on universities and academic practices.
  2. The use of generative AI platforms can lead to inequalities in knowledge production and amplification of existing biases and disparities.
  3. Open knowledge projects like Wikipedia are facing challenges from generative AI, with potential impact on diversity and community-driven content creation.

Should Instructional Videos Include a Talking Head?

The Science of Learning • 319 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🚌 Education Learning Theory Online Learning
  1. Talking heads in instructional videos, where the teacher appears on screen, have mixed effects. Some studies say they can distract learners and hurt their ability to remember facts.
  2. On the other hand, having a talking head can make students feel more connected to the teacher, which is important in online courses where they might feel lonely.
  3. There's no clear answer on whether to use talking heads. It might help to use them in fully online classes but not in classes where students regularly see the teacher.

6 Reasons Why It’s Smart To Create an Online Course in 2023

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 399 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🚌 Education Online Learning Content Monetization Skill development
  1. Creating an online course can lead to financial freedom by generating passive income, potentially earning you over $6,000 monthly.
  2. Students pay for your course because they want a structured journey and reliable guidance, not just free information available online.
  3. Your unique perspective and teaching style are valuable; people are willing to pay for the special experience you offer that free resources can't provide.

Dashing Data Viz - Issue 229

Dashing Data Viz • 176 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Data Visualization Data processing Data Analysis Online Learning
  1. The newsletter shares articles and videos on data visualization, like creating gradient line charts in R and using Tableau for interactive dashboards.
  2. There are resources available for learning new skills in data visualization, such as an online course on Intro to R for Data Viz.
  3. The newsletter also highlights interesting projects like visualizing the first 5,000 digits of Pi and provides resources for further reading on topics like data hierarchy best practices.

Open thread: Is AI Destroying the Human Bond in Education?

The Recovering Academic • 158 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🚌 Education Artificial Intelligence Online Learning
  1. The use of AI in education is causing concerns about the impact on the human bond between teachers and students.
  2. AI technology like ChatGPT can assist in generating discussion questions but may lack the ability to spark truly engaging and original scholarly discourse.
  3. While AI can assist in certain aspects of education, there is value in the intrinsic struggle and human connection that comes with the creative and scholarly process.

How To Become a Top Writer on Medium in 2023

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 219 implied HN points • 24 Jan 23
🚌 Education Writing Tips Online Learning Content creation Social media Self-Publishing
  1. To become a Top Writer on Medium, use the right tags that can actually earn you that status. Avoid tags that are too general or not popular.
  2. I've created a free list of Top Writer tags and a YouTube video explaining my step-by-step process to help you succeed.
  3. When writing, you can use multiple tags to specify your content, but make sure to include some Top Writer tags for better chances.

The Fall Question Contest Is In "Quick Answer" Phase

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 59 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. The Fall 2023 Question Contest is currently in the "quick answer" phase until October 27, transition to voting will happen then.
  2. During this phase, it's important to engage in discussions and benefit from the provided quick answers.
  3. Although you can still ask new questions and vote, prioritize participating in discussions and interacting with the quick answers.

AIM Daily XO

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 39 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🚌 Education Data science Rankings Online Learning Higher education
  1. AIM has been ranking graduate programs for eight years, focusing on Data Science programs in India for 2023. They use surveys and research to create these rankings.
  2. This year's rankings include both on-campus and online/hybrid postgraduate programs. This helps students find options that fit their learning style.
  3. A strong program is one that scores well across various areas, showing its quality and value to students.

Experience

Castalia • 119 implied HN points • 18 Oct 22
🚌 Education Student experience Academic Freedom Online Learning Public Debate
  1. Universities are facing a lot of criticism for rising costs, student debt, and the perceived failure to promote free speech. Many people feel they are not fulfilling their promised roles in society.
  2. Students today often see university as a comfortable space, more like home rather than a place for deep intellectual growth. This affects how they engage with their education.
  3. There's a suggestion that education could be more accessible and diverse by utilizing online platforms and offering adult learning opportunities. This way, teaching can move beyond traditional classrooms and connect with people who are eager to learn.

This Online Teacher Makes Millions of Dollars on Pornhub — Fully-Clothed

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 99 implied HN points • 08 Nov 22
🚌 Education Online Learning Marketing Strategies Student Engagement
  1. An online math teacher from Taiwan is making lots of money by using Pornhub to share free educational videos. He targets male college students who already frequent the platform.
  2. This unique marketing approach has helped him attract up to 1,000 students a year, which is much more than the average for other tutors.
  3. His strategy has been very successful, leading him to earn millions over the years by converting viewers of his free lessons into paying students.

More Votes Needed!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 79 implied HN points • 10 Dec 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Votes are needed for the December AMA question to win. It needs at least 20 votes and must surpass the nearest competitor by three votes.
  2. Voting has been extended until Sunday night, and it will close on Monday morning at around 8:00 AM.
  3. Only paid subscribers can participate in the voting process.

Voting Reopened Until Tomorrow

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 79 implied HN points • 17 Nov 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. For a question to win in the AMA, it needs at least 20 votes and has to beat the closest competitor by three votes.
  2. The current leading question has 17 votes and is only ahead by two votes, so voting has been reopened until tomorrow at noon.
  3. This post is only accessible to paid subscribers, who have the opportunity to participate in the voting process for the AMA.

Problem 72: Permutation in String [Amazon]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Coding Binary Trees Algorithms Online Learning
  1. The problem discusses validating a binary search tree by checking if the left subtree contains keys less than the node's key and the right subtree contains keys greater than the node's key.
  2. It's important to ensure that both the left and right subtrees of a node are also binary search trees, following specific rules for structure and key values.
  3. Validating a binary search tree involves evaluating constraints like the number of nodes in the tree and the range of node values it can contain.

What AI Education Is Missing

Technically Optimistic • 19 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🚌 Education AI Technology Policy Online Learning Teaching
  1. Technological progress should not prioritize profit over social responsibility, considering historical lessons like the detrimental impact of leaded gasoline.
  2. Education plays a crucial role in navigating the impact of AI, from preparing students for the evolving job market to enhancing the skills of teachers.
  3. AI education needs to focus on equipping students with technical knowledge, social consciousness, and adaptability to ensure they benefit from technology in a fair, equal manner.

1000 Skills Conference: Day Two Recap

Day One • 159 implied HN points • 26 Sep 20
💼 Business Skills Online Learning Profitability Productivity Sales
  1. Day Two of the 1000 Skills Conference focused on the importance of skills - learning online, profiting from skills, and combining skills for more income.
  2. Attendees emphasized the value of uniqueness to stand out, the need to master a skill before moving to others, and the importance of focusing on attention for productivity.
  3. Resources like 'Sell your Sawdust', 'The Rule Of Five', and 'The Sales Guide' were recommended to aid in skill development, productivity, and sales proficiency.

Community update | January 2022

Quantum Formalism • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jan 22
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning
  1. The Group theory crash course will start soon, beginning with basic concepts like binary operations and moving to more complex ones over time.
  2. The course will cover monoids, submonoids, monoid homomorphisms, and eventually groups in a pedagogically friendly manner.
  3. To adjust the course level accordingly, participants are requested to complete a short survey about their technical background.