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Learning Myths vs Science/ Approaches to Creating Effective Learning

TechSmith Camtasia

He integrates a deep understanding of thinking and learning with technology to improve organizational execution, innovation, and ultimately performance. This led to the formation of the Cognitive Science Society in the early 80s. The old model of the brain was that we’re these logical, reasoning beings. It’s a delicate balance.

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Cultivating Mentally Healthy Habits in LXD

Scissortail's Learning Nest

The reality is that the human brain can’t focus 100 percent of the time. It might not be exactly what you think of when you think of “playtime,” but it’s effective and feeds the fun-craving part of our brain. Allowing the mind to wander is one of the best ways to spark creative and innovative thought. Isn’t brain science cool?)

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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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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. Siegler (Ed.),

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How To Be More Creative: 10 Activities to Try

Scissortail's Learning Nest

Most of us wouldn’t choose a job in a busy restaurant as a way to relax our brains, but it works for Sheldon. Letting your mind wander opens it up to inspiration and innovative thought. Our brains normally look for patterns to help make sense of the world. Simply trying new things will help train the brain to think in new ways.

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Doing Conferences Differently – How to Beat Post-Conference Depression

Learningtogo

Soon, your memories of that learning experience, though positive, have receded into the cobwebs of your mind, right next to your college roommate’s third ex-boyfriend and that nagging reminder that you’ve neglected something important that keeps sounding a soft alarm in your brain. But that nagging alarm in your brain keeps throbbing.

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Doing Conferences Differently – How to Beat Post-Conference Depression

Learningtogo

Soon, your memories of that learning experience, though positive, have receded into the cobwebs of your mind, right next to your college roommate’s third ex-boyfriend and that nagging reminder that you’ve neglected something important that keeps sounding a soft alarm in your brain. But that nagging alarm in your brain keeps throbbing.