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Creating Better Content with Lessons Learned from Brain Research

CourseArc

from Brain Research. The brain is arguably one of the most complex organs of the body, and one we still do not fully understand. Understanding the brain helps us understand learning. What we know about how the brain functions has advanced by leaps and bounds since the 1990s (dubbed the Decade of the Brain by the U.S.

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The Brain Science of Keeping Resolutions

Learningtogo

The Brain Science of Keeping Resolutions. The Brain on Change. One of the key points in that article is that our brain is structured with one primary purpose: to keep us alive so that we can transmit our genes to the next generation. Changing the Brain to Change Behavior. Rich Brain/Poor Brain.

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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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Microlearning Case Study: Spaced Learning

Upside Learning

It needs a good grip on a sustained campaign, as our brains can only learn a little bit in each instance. In this case study, a major airline wanted to initiate a new focus on safety. While spacing out learning is actually better aligned with how human brains learn, there are nuances that matter.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes.

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3 Tips on How to Maintain Motivation While Studying

KnowledgeOne

Maintaining high levels of motivation during study sessions is often a struggle; however, backed up by neuroscience, a few study tips could provide a helpful hand. The brain is good at processing directed and well-defined tasks, and specific goals provide a clear direction for cognitive efforts.

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9 Proven Tips on How To Focus On Studies

Learning Routes

How to Concentrate on Studies? Create a Plan and Study Schedule To maintain a constant and efficient learning practice, it is necessary to create a study plan that includes your targets, deadlines, and breaks. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to the study environment, mine may differ from yours.

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