Monday, March 14, 2011

Learning and the Brain

I have come across two great articles that speak to the connection of learning and the brain.

The first article discusses the misperception of when and how often people learn.  It is often that you will hear the phrase, "You learn something new everyday" and the trueful fact is people do learn often. However, there are many things that fight against the brain's normal information processing functions. This list includes: teachers, designers, traditional schooling techniques, etc. The article continues to provide core principles and instructional techniques of brain-based learning. Every brain is unique in creation; so in learning, one must find meaning and purpose in what they learn.  I find this information relevant because the article discloses helpful information and solutions to ensure that the learner is engaged in a safe learning environment. There are also numerous thought-provoking blog posts from other readers. To read more, click the following:

http://www.funderstanding.com/content/brain-based-learning

The next article discusses cognitive brain functions, comparing it analogically to a computer. When I read this article, it reminded me of the points that Dr. Ormond made in the Information Processing and the Brain video. Comparingly, the article mentions "upgrading your cognitive skills" and "processing speeds" which is necessary to analyze and store infomation efficiently in the brain. The article goes on to provide six categories of cognitive skills and how brain training helps your brain move faster and better than before. I think this article is a great link to our class discussions in Week 2.

http://www.learningrx.com/cognitive-definition-faq.htm 

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