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Adolescents’ brains are highly capable, if inconsistent, during this critical age of exploration and development. They are also acutely tuned into rewards. 
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For most pipe organs, there’s a delay between the time you press a key and the time you hear its corresponding note. With practice, organists learn to ignore their ears and rely instead on their inner sense of timing.
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It's important that your students don't forget the information you teach them, but not if they didn't learn it due to cognitive overload to begin with.
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The messages here are relevant for adult learning as well -- and tied to previous posts on "cognitive overload."
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The development of a cutting-edge graphene sensor has led to the creation of an interface that is able to accurately control a robot using thought alone. The development has positive implications not only for healthcare but for a range of other industries.
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Interesting, in part because of the connection of a brain issue plus the use of graphene.
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Extra features in teaching material can both engage your students more and hinder their learning. Find the balance and avoid the Seductive Details Effect.
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Interesting, fascinating -- and something needing more sharing and discussion.
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Many leaders are unsure of how empathy works in practice but empathy is more than empty platitudes to make people feel better. It’s connecting with others in an authentic and genuine manner.
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The #1 point, brain connections, is a very valuable part of this post.
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Critical thinking skills are incredibly valuable–among the most in-demand skills in nearly every labor market sector. They are so valuable and in demand because they are considered to be in relatively short supply. That’s because critical thinking is a whole lot harder than it looks.
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Good thoughts from a well-known, well-respected expert!
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What are the different types of memory, and most importantly, which teaching strategies can you use to optimise your students' learning and memory?
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Feelings of loneliness prompt changes in the brain that further isolate people from social contact.
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The study shows that our brains exist between chaos and stability—a finding that could be used to help tweak them either way.
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Deliberation is an admirable and essential leadership quality that undoubtedly produces better outcomes. But there comes a point in decision making where helpful contemplation turns into overthinking.
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A great resource -- with special information this week!
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The human brain can be primed to learn more than three times faster, simply by flashing a light at its individual alpha brainwave frequency for 1.5 seconds, suggests a fascinating new neuroplasticity study from Cambridge and Singapore's NTU.
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A new feature in the New York Times Magazine investigates how Twitter broke our brains. Here, compare the wreckage to the effects of other social media platforms, as detailed in past deep dives.
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Good collections -- some different perspectives!
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Four ways to shift your mindset to do less and be more productive.
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While sleep and exercise are top priorities, strict diets and supplements aren’t essential in most academics’ routines
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“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” — Walt Disney
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In 2004, psychologist Gloria Mark found that the average time study participants spent focused on a screen was around two-and-half minutes. It's now 47 seconds.
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One of many interesting points in this story is that blood pressure increases during attempts to "multi-task." More evidence it just isn't possible, it's not good for you!
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Epel emphasizes that not all stress is inherently bad—and that we shouldn’t aim for a stress-free life. We need our physiological stress response to survive, as it can come in handy when we’re gearing up to perform or facing an actual life-or-death threat.
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Good recognition of "good" and "bad" stress!
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Scientists are deciphering how the brain choreographs immune responses, hoping to find treatments for a range of diseases.
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Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the brain’s ability to CHANGE throughout life. The brain has the amazing ability to reorganize itself by forming new connections between brain cells.
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As you go through life, your brain undergoes extraordinary development. Your brain is the most adaptable, modifiable organ in your body, and it can change both positively and negatively by how you use it each day. Just by reading a book such as this one, your brain has been changed. How has your brain been […]
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