Are there any good video lectures for learning Calculus I?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for video lectures that can aid in learning Calculus I. Participants share various resources, including links to specific lecture series and personal experiences with the materials. The scope includes both introductory calculus content and supplementary resources for self-learners.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants recommend video lectures by Adrian Banner, noting their clarity and educational value.
  • Others mention additional resources such as freevideolectures.com and iTunes U, highlighting their extensive collections of math and science lectures.
  • Several participants inquire about specific video lectures that align with particular textbooks, such as Spivak's, for self-study purposes.
  • One participant expresses interest in the identity of a professor featured in YouTube videos labeled "Lugosi Teaches Math," leading to discussions about the actual lecturer, Herb Gross.
  • Some participants share their positive experiences with specific platforms like MIT's OpenCourseWare and PatrickJMT, emphasizing their effectiveness in understanding calculus concepts.
  • There are mentions of websites that provide interactive help and video responses to homework questions, which some find particularly beneficial.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of video lectures for learning calculus, but there is no consensus on which specific resources are the best or most effective. Multiple competing views on preferred platforms and lecturers remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express confusion about navigating available resources, indicating a potential limitation in the organization of the information shared. Additionally, there are unresolved questions regarding the effectiveness of different video lectures on individual learning outcomes.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students seeking supplementary resources for learning calculus, self-learners looking for structured video content, and educators interested in diverse teaching materials.

  • #31
Here are some lectures from UCLA's calculus course that I just found:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1BE3027EF549C7D1&feature=plcp



@Mathwonk:
I rarely watch video lectures myself. I have been watching some video lectures for my summer Calculus 1 course, which is 100% online. For the large majority of the class, I have been reading the text (Stewart), working problems, and thinking about the concepts as well as supplementing with reading and work from Apostol. I really only watch video lectures if I am confused about an idea or stuck on something. I have an A+ in the class, but I don't rely on video lectures at all. In fact, I would rather read and do problems but sometimes I need another explanation to make something clear.
 
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  • #32
These ones are also pretty good.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/calculus1
 

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