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Learning Myths vs Science/ Approaches to Creating Effective Learning

TechSmith Camtasia

He’s an award-winning consultant, an internationally known speaker, and author of six books. It all started when people realized that philosophers, linguists, neuroscientists, and psychologists all had valuable knowledge of the human brain but were just not sharing it with each other. And it turns out, that’s just so wrong.

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Eight Predictions for 2017!

Learningtogo

In January, 2017, a joint venture founded by “Brain Lady” Margie Meacham and Learning Strategist Michael Abrams opened for business. Essentials of Brain-Based Learning with ATD and Learningtogo, Inc. The Genius Coloring Book – A coloring book for adults (and everyone else). More news soon on this one.).

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Music aids learning, but not unconditionally

Mitch Moldofsky

- Willy Shakespeare A lot of ink has been spilled over the question of what effect music has on the brain. Oliver Sacks' book Musicophilia ("Music, Ophelia?") Hold that thought, and l et's move on to study #2 , this one from the journal, Educational Technology Research and Development. tackles the topic in great detail.

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Definition: Metacognition

Kapp Notes

What people know about how (their own) cognitive processes operate is termed metacognition (cognition about cognitive processes). information as cited by Lawanto, 2010) It has also been defined as a process by which the brain organizes and monitors cognitive resources. 1979) Cognitive Processes. Loftus, E.

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Virtual reality for pain management

KnowledgeOne

In addition, VR is also beneficial as a physiotherapy and rehabilitation tool – especially following a stroke, or to improve the motor skills or physical condition of the elderly or those living with specific disabilities – as well as to stimulate the cognitive abilities of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

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Keynote Resources from #LUC2017

Kapp Notes

Try to build cognitive curiosity by making learners believe their knowledge structures are inconsistent or incomplete. Research indicates that our brains grow when we make a mistake because it is a time of struggle. Our brains react with greater electrical activity when we make a mistake than when we are correct.

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How to Learn about Learning Science

Experiencing eLearning

These are my recommendations for people to follow, books to read, and other resources. As a reminder, I use Amazon affiliate links for books. While I do sometimes read papers in peer-reviewed journals, I don’t have easy access to an academic library or database. I try to read a few books from the field each year.

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