Video of the week: Optimising the performance of the human mind
#dr steve peters has just given the keynote at Learning Live 2014. In this video…
Browsing: neuroscience
The visual system and learning by Art Kohn
Editor’s note: Art Kohn looks at the brain’s two visual systems – the what and the where systems – and what they mean for the way we create and deliver learning content.
The ATL should be cautious in using neuroscience in teaching and education
Editor’s note: A kind of cautionary tale about embracing neuroscientific research in training. Good argument here for really understanding what the science is telling us.
Change or die
Editor’s note: A must-read article on behaviour change. Fascinating insights into what makes people change and how that can be used in organisations. Thanks to Cedric Borzee for sharing.
Brain imaging is more than an academic gimmick
Editor’s note: Examples of how brain scans are being used to help treat medical conditions.
From Scratch: our new podcast with Nigel Paine
LearnPatch has teamed up with L&D thinker and consultant to launch a podcast covering people…
Curated tweets from the #chat2lrn Twitter chat on neuroscience and learning
Here are our edited tweets from today’s Chat2lrn #twitter chat on #neuroscience and #learning. Lots…
Video of the week: History of neuroscience
Eminent neuroscientist Eric Kandel reflects on how neuroscience developed and how his work on memory…
Brain science: the neuroscience of teaching and learning
Editor’s note: Neuropsychologist Art Kohn is writing a regular column on brain science and learning over at Learning Solutions Magazine. Definitely worth following. This is an introduction to brain science. Thanks to @julianstaddon for sharing.
Cognitive bias: what psychology can tell us about experts and forensic science
Editor’s note: Itiel Dror spoke at the Learning Technologies conference this week. Here he talks about cognitive bias and context. Learner context was a big issue at the conference.
Video: Donald Taylor seeing himself see
Neuroscientist Beau Lotto carried out an experiment to demonstrate being able to ‘see yourself see’…
Why you should read more novels
Editor’s note: Immersing yourself in a fictional story can lead to changes in brain function for up to five days, according to a recent study.
Neuroscience: A head start for brain imaging
Editor’s note: The focus of this article is on getting work in brain imaging. It also provides insights into brain imaging and how it is developing.
BrainTech: Six Take-aways on neuroplasticity and cognitive training
Editor’s note: Takeaways from the BrainTech conference in Israel which provide indicators of where tech and cognition might meet.
Slidedeck of the week: How can we harness the Human Brain Project to maximize its future health and well-being benefits?
It has been funded for 10 years, so what will the Human Brain Project look…