Oct 30, 2022
"Learning becomes transformational when you understand how your brain processes the information," says Dr. Mariette Fourie (DEd), one of our podcast guests today. So, what are the best practices that help you learn? Should you take notes on the computer or by hand? You will find it out from our other podcast guest, Dr. Michelle Miller, discussing the misconception about note-taking. You will also discover what it means to be uncomfortable learning new information and the value of a productive struggle from Dr. Kristen Betts. This and much more you will find in Part 2 of the Neurocareers podcast about the field of Neuroeducation from the top professionals in the field! Stay tuned!
During this episode, you will learn the following:
[00:00] Episode intro, and what’s in for you in today’s episode
[01:39] The main challenges associated with the development in the field of neuroeducation, working examples, and how they are being solved at the moment
[12:26] The field of neuroeducation and the impact it’s making in the next ten years and what will become possible that is not possible today
[19:02] Recommendations on how people from various fields can contribute to the field of neuroeducation and the possibilities of getting certifications.
[25:06] Evidence-based practices that can help improve your learning outcome from the neural science perspective
[30:32] Ending the show and what to expect in the series
Notable Quotes
- Educators must look at how they assign work and make feedback valuable to enhance learning.
- You can only change what you are aware of; what you go in and change makes you much more aware of where to refine and expand your work.
- Refining makes learning more enjoyable than rewriting or revising.
- Academic misconduct arises from students not knowing how to read and write in the discipline.
- Leaning becomes transformational when you understand how your brain processes information.
- As a student, the more you practice, the easier it’s for you to transfer what you are learning.
- Productive struggle is critical; the brain loves to predict.
- If you’re working hard all day, you need to sleep because that is when your brain is active in terms of memory. It’s not about just studying and practicing; sleep and well-being play a critical role.
About the Podcast Guests:
Find more about our guests and connect with them!
Dr. Kristen Betts: https://drexel.edu/soe/faculty-and-staff/faculty/Betts-Kristen/
Education, Learning and Brain Sciences (E-LaBS) Research Collaborative: https://www.drexelelabs.net/
Publications:
- Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Delaney, B., Fourie, M. (2021). Exploring online pedagogical practices for enhancing transfer of learning in higher education. Online Learning, 25(1), 178-197. DOI:10.24059/olj.v25i4.2887
- Betts, K., Delaney, B., Galoyan, T., & Lynch, B. (2021). A historical review of distance and online education from 1700s to 2021 in the United States: Instructional design and pivotal pedagogy in higher education. Journal of Online Learning Research and Practice. PDF Copy of the Article Infographic: Distance & Online Learning: Historical Timeline 1700s to 2021
- Delaney, B., & Betts, K. (2021). Addressing transactional distance through teaching presence strategies. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. SAGE.
- Galoyan, T. & Betts, K. (2021). Integrative transfer of learning model and implications for higher education. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education.
- Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Abramian, H., Reddy, P., Izzetoglu, K., & Shewokis, P.A. (2021) Examining mental workload in a spatial navigation transfer game via functional near infrared spectroscopy. Brain Science, 11(45).
Dr. Mariette Fourie
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariette-fourie-ded-74580b87/?originalSubdomain=za
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XT-rjYcAAAAJ&hl=en
Dr. Michelle Miller
Contact Email: contact@michellemillerphd.com
Web Site with information on workshops and speaking: michellemillerphd.com
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdmillerphd/
Books:
Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (2022)
https://wvupressonline.com/remembering-and-forgetting-in-the-age-of-technology
Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (2014)
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674660021
About the Podcast and Its Host
The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/
Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com
Schedule a free neuroscience career consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/