The hottest Online Learning Substack posts right now

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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 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 Online Learning
  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.
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1000 Skills Conference: Day Two Recap

Day One • 159 implied HN points • 26 Sep 20
💼 Business Online Learning
  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.

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 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.

Community update | January 2022

Quantum Formalism • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jan 22
🚌 Education 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.

Friendship Paradox[Math Mondays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 24 May 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Structuring arguments is crucial for AI, Data Science, and similar fields where tests and simulations are common.
  2. The concepts in the math video are not difficult and can help build probabilistic intuition.
  3. Using fun math at parties can leave a lasting impression - it's a great way to dazzle friends, crushes, or even bosses.

Giáo sư Ngô Bảo Châu: đào Pi đậm đà bản sắc dân tộc Việt

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 27 Feb 21
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Ngô Bảo Châu sees the interest in Pi mining in Vietnam as a positive sign for the country's mathematics.
  2. The process of mining Pi involves calculating its digits, an important and culturally significant mathematical problem.
  3. Despite criticisms, Ngô Bảo Châu highlights the cultural significance and national pride associated with solving the Pi calculation in Vietnam.

AI/ML courses galore!

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 25 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Online Learning
  1. Andrew Ng has updated his popular machine learning course, which is launching in June 2022. It's created with Stanford Online and DeepLearning.ai.
  2. The original machine learning course by Ng has seen about 5 million enrollments since it started on Coursera in 2012.
  3. There are many AI/ML courses available, showing a growing interest in these technologies.

Back in the Classroom: Time to Teach!

Musings on Markets • 19 implied HN points • 15 Dec 21
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Online teaching can come very close to the experience of being in a classroom, so it's important for teachers to offer something special to keep students engaged.
  2. Some subjects work better in an online format and will continue to be taught that way even after the pandemic, making it essential to adapt teaching methods.
  3. While teaching online has its perks, there's a unique energy and connection in a physical classroom that many teachers miss and cherish.

Live Lectures: Tuesdays or Fridays?

Quantum Formalism • 19 implied HN points • 05 Aug 20
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. The upcoming quantum formalism course will have live lectures on either Tuesdays or Fridays.
  2. Initially, live lectures were planned for Tuesdays, but there may be a switch to Fridays based on feedback.
  3. A live Q&A session is scheduled for August 14 to present the course program and answer audience questions.

tự học bằng youtube

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 14 Jan 09
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. YouTube is an effective platform for learning from lectures of top universities like MIT and Stanford.
  2. Stanford Engineering Everywhere offers free courses on various computer science topics, making learning programming and algorithms accessible.
  3. Online courses on YouTube provide structure, guidance, and interactive learning experiences, helping to focus and engage learners effectively.

Lecture 01 Replay

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. The lecture was a replay on Group Theory crash course.
  2. Connectivity issues during the live session were faced probably due to a storm in the UK.
  3. Participants were encouraged to join the next live session and a Discord server, and take a short survey on technical background.

Registration Reminder

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Registration reminder for a live session on group theory - register at the provided link.
  2. External event featuring a talk on quantum computing on May 21st - register via the provided link.
  3. Access missed live session recordings of the group theory crash course on YouTube.

Lecture 9 Replay + The Next Steps

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 15 Nov 21
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. The crash course introducing the notion of a 'smooth manifold' has concluded, preparing participants for the next module on Lie Groups, Lie Algebras & Representations.
  2. Certificates of Attendance and Completion are available upon request for auditing the crash course live or via the YouTube playlist, with different types of certificates offered.
  3. There will be a session on the industry career fellowship scheme for those who have expressed interest.

Module II Prerequisite Schedule

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 21
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Module II will likely start on June 25th, with a live session planned for the upcoming Tuesday to discuss the approach and required set-theoretic concepts.
  2. If you can't attend the live session, it will be available later on their YouTube channel, ensuring you don't miss out on important information.
  3. The session will cover the structure and various topics of the prerequisite to prepare quantum enthusiasts for the module, creating an opportunity for learning.

Open Live Sessions on Crowdcast

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 30 Nov 20
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Remaining live sessions of the foundation module will be available to anyone interested, without prior vetting.
  2. There will be a maximum cap of 25-30 people in the live sessions to make them manageable.
  3. Regular attendees will have priority for asking questions during the live fireside chats, but recordings will be available for all later.

Newcomers Invitation to Lecture #5

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 20
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. New subscribers need a background in graduate-level linear algebra to join future sessions.
  2. Newcomers must fill out a Google form for verification to attend the live session.
  3. People are encouraged to review the previous session on YouTube before attending the next live session.

Newcomers Invitation to Lecture #4

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 20
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. New subscribers are warmly welcomed to attend a live session on complex vector spaces by following specific steps.
  2. To attend, new subscribers need to fill out a Google form for verification and should cover basics about rings and fields from the previous session.
  3. The Zaiku Group team expresses gratitude to the newcomers and provides guidance for joining future sessions.

Lecture #03

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 02 Oct 20
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. The lecture covered topics like rings, fields, and complex vector spaces.
  2. Specific topics included Ring Axioms, Integral Domains, and the 2x2 Complex Matrix Ring.
  3. An update was made to a slide regarding commutators in the session.

Lecture 05 Invitation

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Registration is open for the next live session about Group Theory Crash Course.
  2. A talk by Bambordé about exposing Abstract Mathematical Structures to Aspiring Quantum Computing Pros will be held on May 21st.
  3. If you missed any live sessions, recordings are available on the YouTube playlist. Join the Discord community for group study sessions.

30 Minutes Delay!

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. The session will start 30 minutes late due to a company meeting running longer than expected.
  2. The link to attend the session is provided for easy access.
  3. The delay was communicated by Bambordé Baldé, the organizer of the group theory lecture.

Lecture 11 Rescheduled for July 29!

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jul 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Lecture 11 has been rescheduled to July 29 due to a disrupted schedule from a heat wave in the UK.
  2. There will be upcoming updates on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis course and community activities.
  3. The sponsor of LOGML Summer School emphasizes the potential benefits of applying modern Geometry to Machine Learning.

Measure Theory & Functional Analysis

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. The course on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis will start on Monday, August 29 with a new format focusing on pre-recorded lectures released on YouTube and live discussion forums on weekends.
  2. The course will cover topics including Measurable Functions, Integration Theorems, and advance to topics like Normed Vector Spaces and Hilbert Spaces.
  3. James Heffers, a Postdoctoral Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, will be the lecturer for this course aiming to scale community initiatives and offer more courses.

Lecture 12 Invitation (Group theory)

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 11 Aug 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Tomorrow's session will cover group actions after wrapping up cycle stuff.
  2. A live Q&A session with James on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis will be on August 20th at 11:00am Eastern time.
  3. Join the Discord Community to participate in group study sessions and get updates on Crowdcast live study sessions.

Quick updates.

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 26 Aug 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Group theory session today starting an hour later, registration page for attendance available
  2. Measure Theory & Functional Analysis (MTFA) course soon to release first lecture, homework challenge on GitHub
  3. QF LinkedIn page created, Discord community for group study sessions

Topology review (suggestion)

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Understanding the abstract definition of a topology on a set can help in comprehending sigma algebras, which can be generated from existing topologies like Borel sigma Algebras.
  2. MTFA offers a YouTube Playlist for reference: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6N_Y7ao_aHtdzh1tgonK08g0Nx8Owjps.
  3. Joining the Discord channel provided allows participation in discussions and questions to the speakers, as well as checking out the QF LinkedIn page for more information.

Measure Theory and Functional Analysis

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 19 Sep 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. The MTFA course lectures have moved to a biweekly release format, so now they will be released every two weeks.
  2. Attend the webinar 'An Optimal Entanglement Distribution Policy for a Quantum Switch' happening on Monday, September 26, by registering at the provided link.
  3. The Quantum Formalism community offers various resources like a YouTube playlist, GitHub repository for homework and solutions, Discord channel, and a LinkedIn page.

Lecture 04 Invitation

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 22
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Attend Bambordé's talk on Abstract Mathematical Structures for Quantum Computing on May 21st at 1:00 PM EDT by registering at the provided link.
  2. Catch up on missed live sessions of the Group Theory Crash Course by accessing the recordings on the YouTube playlist shared.
  3. Join the Discord Community at the provided link to participate in group study sessions and engage with other members.

Lecture 1: Categories, Functors, & Naturality

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🚌 Education Online Learning
  1. Category theory is important in various fields like functional programming, formal verification, machine learning, and quantum information science.
  2. Connecting with experts like Brian Hepler can provide valuable insights and opportunities in mathematical research.
  3. The course emphasizes sharing knowledge and encouraging more people to learn the language of Category theory.