Peter Norvig: The 100,000-student classroom

The speaker shares their journey of creating an online class inspired by their first tutor, their mom, and their experience teaching at Stanford. They aimed to make the class accessible globally for free, attracting 160,000 students. They adopted innovative teaching methods, like short interactive videos and peer instruction, to enhance learning. Despite challenges, they succeeded in engaging students and fostering a supportive community. The speaker highlights the importance of motivation and the potential of data-driven improvements in education.

How did the teacher's approach to video length differ from traditional lectures?

What role did peer instruction play in the online class?

What was the outcome of the online class in terms of student engagement?