https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7 OLC - Neuro, Cognitive, and Learning Sciences Part 1 en-us 2023-09-18 13:34:31 UTC 2023-09-22 18:24:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708876571 "This shows that our brains do not learn by listening, and the little information we learn that way is easily forgotten. Real learning relies on principles such as spaced learning, emotional learning, and the application of knowledge."]]> 2023-09-18 13:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708876571 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708929810 "Learners cannot be passive recipients of content but must be active participants in the learning process."]]> 2023-09-18 14:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708929810 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708969325 5 Benefits of Brain Plasticity:
1. Helps you learn new things
2. Helps with depression
3. Helps you engage in activities more thoughtfully
4. Aids recovery from strokes and other traumatic brain injuries
5. Increases brain volume and memory]]> 2023-09-18 14:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708969325 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708985600 "Approximately 90% of college-aged students (18-23 years old) reported education as a significant source of stress."]]> 2023-09-18 14:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708985600 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708992881 Engagement, Representation, Action & Expression]]> 2023-09-18 14:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2708992881 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709143179 "Emotions or light to moderate forms of stress (i.e., cognitive challenges without excessive demands or moderate emotional arousal that results, e.g.,. from hearing something that is unexpected) may increase memory formation, which may have positive effects on memories for study material. Moreover, stress may lead to stronger memories for negative events happening in the classroom, such as failed exams, embarrassing experiences or interpersonal conflicts (e.g., bullying) and these strong negative memories may induce long-lasting frustration and a negative attitude towards school and the individual's abilities."]]> 2023-09-18 16:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709143179 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709184094 Mastery isn't just about the amount of hours you practice but the quality and effectiveness of your practice.]]> 2023-09-18 16:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709184094 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709242864 "Over the past decade, neuroscience has disproven several common misconceptions through neuroimaging devices and other brain research."]]> 2023-09-18 17:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709242864 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709312789 "For reasons that have now been thoroughly explored from both theoretical and practical perspectives, students should engage with material frequently and in ways that require them to retrieve material from memory."]]> 2023-09-18 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709312789 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709320320 "College teachers need to include lots of tech support for online assignments and other kinds of educational technologies, because even students who have grown up with computers still get stuck when using them in new contexts. Teachers must also avoid the trap of adding tech to a class just because they assume digital native students want it. Educational technology can be highly effective, but only when it is tightly coupled to the teacher's goals."]]> 2023-09-18 18:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709320320 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709389595 "The changing nature of technology has not only provided us with more and better ways to teach in general but has also increased the need for the skills of critical thinking."]]> 2023-09-18 18:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709389595 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709395306 Free resources for various disciplines and levels]]> 2023-09-18 18:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709395306 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709426274 Original thinkers are procrastinators, feel doubts and fears, and have lots of bad ideas!]]> 2023-09-18 19:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709426274 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709453135 - Emphasize context and purpose
- Break down new vocabulary words
- Visualize information
- Take advantage of testing, spacing, and interleaving
- Avoid the rereading trap]]> 2023-09-18 19:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709453135 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709456636 "Active involvement trumps passive viewing. Students need to grapple with challenging problems, practice skills, discuss and defend viewpoints. But for this kind of active learning to happen, instructors need to ensure they do not rely too heavily on slides."]]> 2023-09-18 19:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709456636 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709468194 "Low-stakes, frequent tests are an efficient way to build memory for course material."]]> 2023-09-18 19:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2709468194 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711393717 Strategies for Metacognition:
- Preassessments
- The Muddiest Point
- Retrospective Postassessments
- Reflective Journals]]> 2023-09-19 18:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711393717 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711401085 "Teachers should always design practice activities with the goal of transferring knowledge to new and more complex problems in mind."]]> 2023-09-19 18:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711401085 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711411600 Formative: in-class discussions, clicker questions, low-stakes group work, weekly quizzes, 1-minute reflection writing assignments, homework assignments, surveys
Summative: instructor-created exams, standardized tests, final projects, final essays, final presentations, final reports, final grades]]> 2023-09-19 18:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711411600 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711413787 "The purpose of low-stakes assignments is to provide students with an indication of their performance while taking a course and give students an opportunity to improve their performance prior to receiving a final grade, either on an assignment or in a course."
Examples: breaking down larger assignments, quizzes, journaling, writing]]> 2023-09-19 18:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711413787 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711428864 Reviews different online tools that can be used for teaching and learning]]> 2023-09-19 19:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711428864 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711432574 List of tools divided by categories:
- Record audio and video
- Create quizzes, polls, and surveys
- Brainstorm, mind map, and collaborate
- Present, engage, and inspire
- Generate word or tag clouds
- Get real-time feedback
- Foster family communication
- Strengthen teacher-to-student or student-to-student communication
- Keep the conversation going with live chats
- Create and store documents or assignments]]> 2023-09-19 19:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711432574 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711449135 Video showcase to see how creative professionals around the globe are infusing technology with learning]]> 2023-09-19 19:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711449135 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711453825 "Together, DEB and MBE are a powerful combination for great teaching and making learning more equitable-and better for every student, not just people of color, not just students with learning differences."]]> 2023-09-19 19:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2711453825 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2716736720 "A number of reviews, going back to 2004, have concluded that there is currently no empirical evidence that this 'matching instruction' improves learning, and it could potentially cause harm."]]> 2023-09-22 18:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2716736720 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2716739284 "One simple and effective method of improving long-term learning is retrieval practice: the process of attempting to retrieve information at some point after it was initially learned. For instance, teachers can initiate retrieval practice in the classroom by asking students questions about the material, giving pop quizzes, or reviewing for an exam. Students can also initiate the process while studying by attempting to answer review questions in a textbook, creating flashcards, or having classmates test them."]]> 2023-09-22 18:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2716739284 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2716742183 "In fact, multitasking is almost always a misnomer, as the human mind and brain lack the architecture to perform two or more tasks simultaneously." ]]> 2023-09-22 18:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2716742183 n01115579 https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2716746414 Self-assessment about neuromyths]]> 2023-09-22 18:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/n01115579/ha70x165hby32le7/wish/2716746414