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Billions and Billions – Reshaping our Brains with Numbers

Learningtogo

Billions and Billions – Reshaping our Brains with Numbers by Margie Meacham A number is a number is a number? Some brains see numbers differently My interest in how our brains manipulate numbers into meaning has fascinated me since I was a little girl with undiagnosed dyslexia and dyscalculia. Why do so many prices end in.99

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Five Teaching Strategies Backed Up by Neuroscience

KnowledgeOne

Neuroscience has made remarkable advances in unravelling the mysteries of the human brain. As our understanding of how the brain functions expands, so does our ability to apply this knowledge to various fields, particularly education. Here are five teaching strategies backed by neuroscience that can enhance learning experiences.

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Sample branching scenario + cool tool

Making Change

In this post we’ll look at a scenario that I wrote to demonstrate Twine’s basic features and to make a point about teaching through stories. Use simple codes to keep track of variables or limit learners’ choices (not shown in the sample scenario). Teaching through a story. Visual design.

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Sample branching scenario + cool tool

Making Change

In this post we’ll look at a scenario that I wrote to demonstrate Twine’s basic features and to make a point about teaching through stories. Use simple codes to keep track of variables or limit learners’ choices (not shown in the sample scenario). Teaching through a story. Visual design.

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Effective eLearning Content Development to prevent Cognitive Overload

Thinkdom

Did you know that the human brain can only process about four pieces of information at a time? Cognitive overload is a concept that refers to a situation where our brain is given more information or tasks than it can handle at once. Imagine your brain as a computer with a certain amount of processing power.

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Hiring Managers, Storytelling, and Tools: ID Links 5/25/21

Experiencing eLearning

Storytelling and a branching scenario example. Stories are the most powerful way to motivate, teach, learn, and connect with others. Engage Brain and Train! A humorous Choose Your Own Adventure branching scenario sample by Jonathan Hill. Kayleen Holt. Decisions, Decisions! The look and feel matches the classic books.

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Joining forces with the brain to deliver long term L&D impact

Elucidat

We’re all working against the brain, rather than with it. In fact, she thinks everyone should better understand their brain. Here are some top tips from Lauren: Work with the brain, not against it: Start focusing on what’s going on in the brain, so you can design learning more scientifically. The results?

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