Shimon Schocken
Computer Science Professor | Decoding the Joy of Learning
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Shimon Schocken is a professor of computer science who has dedicated his career to making learning joyful and accessible. As the co-founder of the Amirim Interdisciplinary Program at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, he has pioneered innovative teaching methods that empower students to think creatively and solve complex problems.
Schocken's TED talks have inspired millions with his insights on human-computer interaction, gamification, and the future of education. His keynotes provide practical frameworks for rethinking traditional teaching, tapping into intrinsic motivation, and cultivating a lifelong love of learning.
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The self-organizing computer course
Shimon Schocken and Noam Nisan developed a curriculum for their students to build a computer, piece by piece. When they put the course online -- giving away the tools, simulators, chip specifications and other building blocks -- they were surprised that thousands jumped at the opportunity to learn, working independently as well as organizing their own classes in the first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). A call to forget about grades and tap into the self-motivation to learn.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2012 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
| TEDxTelAviv 2010 2010 | 2010 | 🇮🇱Tel Aviv, Israel |
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