“I dream of becoming a university academic to have an even greater impact on current affairs in my country and internationally,” says MIT OpenCourseWare learner Tomás Orellana.
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In India, which has one of the biggest school systems in the world, nearly every eligible child receives primary education. But almost half of 10-year-olds struggle to read a simple story by the time they finish primary school.
Associate Professor Justin Reich’s work shows high-tech tools infuse into education one step at a time, as schools keep adapting and changing. Read more
Overall, the Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) program was effective at increasing math performance, but only when teachers effectively implemented student practice time. Read more
Since launching the very first MITxBio massive online open course 7.00x (Introduction to Biology – the Secret of Life) with professor of biology Eric Lander in 2013, Wiltrout’s team has worked with MIT Open Learning and biology faculty to build an award-winning repertoire of MITxBio cours
With the help of MIT’s online resources, Doğa Kürkçüoğlu, now a staff scientist at Fermilab, was able to pursue his passion for physics. Read more
“Students have to be able to work out things on a piece of paper, and make sketches, and write down key calculations in order to be creative,” says MIT professor of mechanical engineering David Trumper. Read more
The inaugural Global AI Hackathon drew more than 1,000 participants from over 90 countries. Read more
Recently released paper focuses on the central question of how generative AI could be used to advance equitable educational pathways in computing. Read more
The Banana Lounge offers beanbag chairs, camaraderie, and a free, potassium-rich snack to students and visitors alike. Read more