“Even in the familiar there can be surprise and wonder.” Tierney Gearon Andra May has identified ten cognitive biases. We have considered the first four biases: Confirmation,
“Fortunately for serious minds, a bias recognized is a bias sterilized.” Benjamin Haydon There is a lot that can interfere with a willingness to learn
“Learning from failure is a very intuitive and compelling idea that’s been around for ages, but teachers may not know how to use it.” Manu
“Animation offers a medium of story telling and visual entertainment which can bring pleasure and information to people of all ages everywhere in the world.”
“I like nonsense; it wakes up the brain cells.” Dr. Seuss This Tip is drawn from Ben Nesvig’s article: “5 Brain Facts That Influence How
“We are not thinking machines that feel; rather, we are feeling machines that think.” Antonio Damasio Did you know that emotions and feelings are not
“Brainwriting is brainstorming on steroids.” Luciano Passuello Brainstorming is not as effective as we thought. We discussed “question-storming” as a better alternative in Tip #610.
“One does not begin with answers. One begins by asking, ‘What are our questions?’ ” Peter Drucker Brainstorming is a familiar and convenient problem-solving activity.
“Dope: Excellent; outstanding.” Many of us realize the importance of actively engaging participants in learning activities. Participatory learner-centered training results in better learning, transfer and
“There’s a way to do it better—find it.” Thomas Edison During a train the trainer workshop in Dubai, UAE, a participant created and facilitated a
Dubai, November 17, 2015 I’m sorry that I haven’t written until now. I was exhausted when I left Madison, WI and have been trying to
“Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much.” Francis Bacon “Retrieval practice” or the “testing effect” involves testing yourself on an idea or concept to
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