Yoshua Benjio via @AlexUsherHESA 1/2: To the extent Canada has any leadership in this field [AI], it's because in the 1980s we had a tri-council system that funded curiosity-driven research into some very queer and not-at-all fashionable areas.
A big shout out to my fellow edu-peeps making efforts to dispel--and replace!--popular learning myths. Such myths often precipitate actions that are a colossal waste of time and money. Keep up the good fight! @PoojaAgarwal @AceThatTest @effortfuleduktr@LLearningGlobal, etc.
@AceThatTest @RetrieveLearn @cultofpedagogy Lots of retrieval practice going on....gave quiz over protein synthesis before Thanksgiving break with a 58% average, did retrieval practice (label diagrams+ compare/contrast questions) + modeling this week, re-quiz avg today was 77%
Wondering how to make research accessible and relevant where it matters? This 7-min podcast by the Learning Scientists @AceThatTest is a step in the right direction https://t.co/LcXcFF5kwX #KMb
A major international company looking to expand at #YXE calls #Usask a major asset due to the “strong engineering and computer science and mathematics programs to recruit from.” https://t.co/jlmqfnT8es
Good #HarassmentTraining arises from good policy that includes how to report breaches, when to include law enforcement, shared responsibility for respectful workplaces and even human rights legislation. Good policy and good training can absolutely help workplaces achieve respect.