article thumbnail

TEACHING LIVE, ONLINE CLASSES: Asking Review Questions

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

The purpose of the overhead question is to review material you have already delivered or covered in the class. Learning begins when we ask our brain to remember. It’s as if only at that moment does our brain tag that bit of knowledge or that new skill as something to move into long-term memory. Something to actually LEARN.

Teach 166
article thumbnail

Comic Books for Learning: The Case of Superman

KnowledgeOne

For comic books readers, these heroes fight for a better world. That’s because few other characters have joined the masses of multiple generations the way comic book superheroes have. Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked , 2003)”. Superheroes speak to learners of all ages in a way they identify with. What Does Superman Stand For?

Brain 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

8 Must-Read Neurolearning™ Books

eLearningMind

Instead, Neurolearning is a combination of learning theory and neuroscience; a complicated study of how the brain (and the nervous system) works and reacts to stimuli and situations. The book also debunks many deep-rooted learning myths and replaces old ideas with a fresh, new look on how the brain reacts to different learning situations.

Brain 52
article thumbnail

Strategic Use of Music to Support Learning

Learningtogo

Listening to music affects a wide cross section of the brain , including those areas linked to spatial reasoning and navigation. There are many examples of the powerful effects of music on the brain: • Music helps us learn new languages and mathematics. This is no surprise because math and music are processed as languages in the brain.

Music 246
article thumbnail

TEACHING LIVE, ONLINE CLASSES: Asking Review Questions

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

The purpose of the overhead question is to review material you have already delivered or covered in the class. Learning begins when we ask our brain to remember. It’s as if only at that moment does our brain tag that bit of knowledge or that new skill as something to move into long-term memory. Something to actually LEARN.

Teach 113
article thumbnail

Bit by the Instructional Design Bug: A Conversation with Connie Malamed

TalentLMS

We picked Connie’s brain about all things instructional design, took a deep dive into its evolution, and explored various career paths of this versatile profession. In my first graduate school class, my professor said, ‘You are the learners’ advocate.’ This requires a grasp of how the human brain absorbs information.

article thumbnail

Your leaders’ brains were not made for this moment

CLO Magazine

Mental health counseling is fully covered by the company’s employee assistance program, and there are a variety of resources available on campus, such as daytime yoga classes, onsite massages and paid time off. workplace environment is putting a strain on our brains and affecting our mental well-being.

Brain 41