ED Surge

MAY 9, 2023

By the end of the year, the Dhariwals had created a working prototype for CoCo Learn , which they describe as “a real-time, co-creative platform for young people.” CoCo is still in its beta phase, being tested out by educators from 65 different countries. A softer, more nuanced form of gamification is on the rise.

Gamification 301

Gamification EdTech Math Student Engagement 301

Stephen Wolfram

MARCH 15, 2023

People might say: “Computers can never show creativity or originality”. Sales or education jobs where one wants “human persuasion” or “human encouragement”. We’ll be able to say some things—though perhaps in ways that are closer to psychology or social science than to traditional exact science. So what’s left?

Computer 105

Computer Biology Mathematics Economics 105

Stephen Wolfram

AUGUST 22, 2023

When Ed arrived at BU he found he was assigned to an office with a certain Gerard ‘t Hooft —who happens to be one of the more creative and productive theoretical physicists of the past half-century (and would win a Nobel Prize in 1999 for his efforts). Rick is doing great (at 15) despite his unorthodox education.

Computer 67

Computer Physics Science Sciences 67