Teaching with brain in mind

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  Igor Riznar

  

  How far neuroscience is from understanding brains

  nih.gov

  The cellular biology of brains is relatively well-understood, but neuroscientists have not yet generated a theory explaining how brains work. …

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  Igor Riznar

  

  Books vs. Brain Rot: why it's so hard to read : It's Been a Minute

  NPR - Brittany Luse , Liam McBain , Barton Girdwood , Jasmine Romero, Veralyn Williams

  Data from Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and spending less time reading than ever. There's been reporting on college kids struggling to finish longer texts. And last month, in a viral post, one user lamented their loss of concentration for …

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  Igor Riznar

  

  More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance

  NPR - Allison Aubrey

  A new study suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost scores on memory tests. Adding to the evidence that daily exercise is good for the brain. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: A new study finds physical activity isn't just good for our bodies. It can also boost our moods. NPR's Allison Aubrey …

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  Igor Riznar

  

  Learning a New Language: The Secret to a Brain Boost and a Cooler You

  defendernetwork.com - by Tannistha Sinha

  Have you ever stared at the New Year’s resolution list with a sigh, wondering if this will finally be the year we can have a new language roll off …

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  Igor Riznar

  

  Plato’s cave and the stubborn persistence of ignorance

  bigthink.com - Daniel R. DeNicola

  Plato’s cave metaphor illustrates the cognitive trap of ignorance, where we may be unaware of the limitations of our understanding. Sign up for the …

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  Igor Riznar

  

  Designing a Course That Develops Students’ Metacognition

  edutopia.org - Matt Kuykendall

  By shifting their focus to the process of learning instead of the product, students are encouraged to develop critical cognitive competencies. In …