by kris | Sep 18, 2017 | 7 Core DLE Elements, BEST LINKS EVER, Science of Learning, Understanding Media
A MOOC from Coursera is described here, Learning how to learn. The MOOC is based on the latest in neuroscience on learning and a book called “A Mind for Numbers” written by one of the instructors, Dr. Barbara Oakley, Professor of Engineering, Industrial...
by andflywrite | Feb 25, 2016 | BEST LINKS EVER, Science of Learning, Understanding Media
One can assume there will be a lot more of this real time sensing of our body, including the brain, and that there will applications we are unable to imagine today that could arrive in the near and midterm. Wikipedia on “Brain – Computer...
by andflywrite | Feb 25, 2016 | BEST LINKS EVER, Science of Learning, Understanding Media
Many have been talking about the impact of miniaturized sensors combined with “awesome” processing power in mobile devices. When there is also a powerful brain-computer interface going beyond our normal conscious interface, new learning tools arise. Kudos to Gary for...
by kris | Jan 20, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER
After reviewing the introduction course to Lynda.com suggested by John in another post, I completed my first course in Lynda.com called “Neuroscience of Learning”. While the technology support for the video presentation of the course is high quality, the...
by andflywrite | Aug 24, 2014 | BEST LINKS EVER, T3YBC
Suzana Herculano-Houzel is a neuroscientist who did a TED talk below on The human brain is puzzling — it is curiously large given the size of our bodies, uses a tremendous amount of energy for its weight and has a bizarrely dense cerebral cortex. But: why?...
