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The New Normal

russ880 • 1016 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🚌 Education Higher education Student life
  1. Many students in Israel are missing school due to military service obligations, especially during times of conflict. This makes starting the academic year very challenging.
  2. Despite the ongoing war and personal losses, students still find value in their education. They appreciate having a safe place to learn and grow during difficult times.
  3. Life in Israel during wartime is a mix of joy and sorrow. People celebrate moments like weddings while also mourning losses, showing resilience amid challenges.

College-for-All Means Homework-for-All

Five’s Substack • 1358 implied HN points • 22 Jul 24
🚌 Education Higher education Student life Work-life balance Time management Critical Thinking
  1. Many college students have a lot of work and study to do outside of class, making their schedule very busy. It's common for students to work part-time or even full-time jobs while studying.
  2. Homework is really important for truly understanding subjects in college. Doing the readings and assignments helps students think on their own and learn more effectively.
  3. It's vital to protect students' time for learning, not just to earn degrees. Education should be about more than just getting a job; it should allow for real thinking and personal growth.

What I Didn't Learn at the Evergreen State College

I Might Be Wrong • 15 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🚌 Education Higher education Pedagogy Curriculum Student life Academic standards
  1. Without grades, college can become a joke, leading many students to slack off instead of genuinely engaging with learning. It’s important to have some accountability to encourage real effort.
  2. Professors often pass students regardless of their actual participation or effort, which undermines the purpose of education and makes it hard to assess true performance.
  3. To improve education, grades need to mean something again so that employers can better understand which students truly excel and which do not. Making grades meaningful is a better alternative than removing them altogether.

AI Transcripts

The Apéritif • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 24
🚌 Education Learning Technology AI Student life Transcription
  1. Using apps like Otter AI can make students feel they can zone out during classes. They think they don't have to pay attention because they can always check the notes later.
  2. These tools might lead to less real engagement in learning. If students can just ask a chatbot for the important stuff, why bother attending the lecture?
  3. The focus in education seems to be more on grades than real learning. This shows how the system values shortcuts over meaningful experiences.
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