As the brain acquires new knowledge, the connections between the neurons become stronger, creating a more robust network and allowing the neurons to communicate more quickly. This is learning, and the more we rehearse a skill or piece of information, the quicker we are able to retrieve it and the easier it becomes.
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How Recording Yourself Improves Your Thinking & Learning
Posted by Jane Shearer on March 29, 2020 at 12:45 PM
How to Capitalize on Your Introverted Personality in Education
Posted by Jane Shearer on March 7, 2020 at 4:27 PM
The Myers-Briggs personality test is the most dominant in the world, with over 50 million people across the globe taking it since it was created in the 1940s. It outlines 16 personality types, all with certain dominant psychological functions.
Below are the eight personality types that revolve around being introverted when it comes to learning. Introverts can feel at a disadvantage, particularly in schools where group discussions and activities are promoted.
Identifying as an introverted personality type helps you to work to your advantages, particularly when choosing your learning style.
If you are an introvert, it’s important to recognize what style of learning works best for you,as this can be key to achieving success — whether in the form of academic grades or meeting personal goals.
How To Turn Family Vacations Into Learning Opportunities for Children
Posted by Jane Shearer on November 1, 2019 at 12:42 PM
Discovering new cultures is one of the top reasons why people travel, according to Nomads World, and if you are doing so with children, there's no reason why you can’t make learning a priority.
Vacations wield many benefits whose magnitude is difficult to quantify, and they don’t have to be expensive or exotic to teach kids a thing or two.
New, unfamiliar surrounds can inspire creativity and other positive qualities. They can also help children understand their world and environment, learn more about art and architecture, and expand their palate.
How to Teach Kids about Money Management in a Practical Way
Posted by Jane Shearer on October 16, 2019 at 5:00 AM
Around a fifth of 15-year-olds in Australia do not have basic financial literacy, according to a new financial literacy assessment results report.
While in no way is debt solely dependent on poor money management, it can certainly be exacerbated by it and it is never too early to learn about the importance of sound financial strategy. Follow these tips and ensure the process is as fun as it is informative!
Money Talks
Money somehow seems to be a slightly taboo subject in many homes, with few parents discussing money matters with their children.
How to Learn From YouTube: For Your Studies, Hobbies and Work
Posted by Jane Shearer on September 8, 2019 at 4:16 PM
How to learn from YouTube
YouTube is the most popular online video sharing platform now in the world, there are millions of interesting videos on a wide range of different topics, many of which can actually be very educational.
There is something for everyone and there are many opportunities for learning. This article will look at how you can use YouTube for learning new things, as well as developing existing knowledge.
The YouTube Learning channel
Besides being able to search for topics of interest and choosing from the highest-ranking videos, there is actually a dedicated You Tube Learning channel full of videos on a wide range of different topics designed to help people learn new things, develop their knowledge in areas of interest, pick up new skills and maybe even find new hobbies.
How to Make Online Learning Accessible for People with Special Needs
Posted by Jane Shearer on August 29, 2019 at 9:06 AM
Removing obstacles to focus for people with ADD or ADHD
Online learners with the above conditions can have an impaired attention span and may be easily distracted. This can pose problems if for example the online learning requires completing a simulation in a busy and noisy environment or participating in forums or online discussion groups with the intention of providing peer-based support.
Topics: eLearning
Can Meditation and Mindfulness Improve Your Learning?
Posted by Jane Shearer on August 10, 2019 at 2:12 PM
There has been a surge of interest in meditation in recent years due to mounting scientific evidence and research that links regular meditation with improved physical and mental health and well-being.
Meditation has a great deal of brain boosting effect also, including improved memory, attention span and learning capabilities. This article will explore the ways in which meditation can improve learning.
Improved problem-solving abilities
Studies show that practicing meditation can help us become more creative and flexible in our thinking. This in turn improves our ability to problem-solve and conceive of novel or original ideas.
Topics: Learning
Art therapy is thought to naturally complement the autistic mind as studies show that many autistic people think in pictures.
The world can be quite a scary and confusing place for people with autism, especially children.
Art therapy can help provide them with an important opportunity to be able to process and understand the world in a way that they can relate to.
This article will look at some of the different ways in which art therapy can benefit children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Topics: Autism