3 Brain-Friendly Learning Tips
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This document provides 3 tips for brain-friendly learning: 1. Learners need to connect new information to what is personally important to them in order to pay attention. 2. Using vivid imagery enhances retention for all types of learners since our brains process images well. 3. Informal learning environments are more engaging for participants and allow for collaboration, rather than formal settings that try to strictly control focus.
3 Brain-Friendly Learning Tips
- 2. Decide if the statement below is fact or fiction, then click the next slide to check the answer. It’s not necessary to connect to what’s important about a topic or how you could use it as long as the material is clear and concise.
- 3. FICTION Where we focus our attention is dictated by emotion. Unless we see something as emotionally relevant, it’s nearly impossible to pay attention to it.
- 4. Decide if the statement below is fact or fiction, then click the next slide to check the answer. Vivid imagery enhances retention for all types of learners.
- 5. FACT! Though variety is also important, our brains are naturally built to process images so concrete visuals are very “sticky.” And that includes vivid stories!
- 6. Decide if the statement below is fact or fiction, then click the next slide to check the answer. Setting a serious tone and creating a formal environment helps participants focus and improves learning.
- 7. FICTION Informal learning environments are more engaging for participants. They allow learners to learn from and teach each other, and to be active participants in their learning experience.
- 8. In summary... • Help learners connect to what the content means for them • Use vivid imagery • Create an informal learning environment
- 9. Now write down 1 thing you can do to apply these principles to your next training!