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Brain Matters Newsletter - Vol. 2, No. 10 - March 4, 2016
Dance Like Your Life Depends on It - Because it Might

One of my greatest fears is contracting Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. As far as I know, I have no particular risk factors to warrant being any more afraid of this disease than high blood pressure or cancer, yet the thought of slowly losing my ability to do my work, to enjoy my family, in the end, the complete loss of self, is absolutely terrifying to me. And I suspect that many of you reading this can relate to those fears. That's why I'm urging all of you to dance - and maybe save our lives in the process. Read more...

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Infographic of the Week - Timeline of AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Many of you have probably noticed that AI is a
pet interest of mine. I grew up when some of the greatest contemporary fiction being written was science fiction, a genre that is getting increasingly hard to find - as actual science is turning so much fiction into fact these days.

This infographic traces the history of AI from early computer design to the present day. Infographic of the Week - Timeline of AI _Artificial Intelligence_

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What's on Margie's Bookshelf?
Tick Tock This Makes Your Brain Rock
by Andre Vermeulen

The brain is probably the most complex structure we know. But you don't need to become a neuroscientist to leverage the science of learning. You only need a basic understanding of your brain function and the simple strategies that will increase your brain fitness. Enjoy my podcast with Andre here and pick up this easy read to get you started with the application of neuroscience to your life.

 

 

See all of the books on Margie's Bookshelf! 
Will I see you at Learning Solutions in Orlando?

Learning Solutions Conference _ Expo As I mentioned in last week's issue, I'm going to be leading several sessions at the eLearning Guild's conference in Orlando March 14-17. I'd love to meet you face-to-face if you're coming too.

Please let me know and we'll find a time to catch up. Here is a rundown of my events:

Here's the lineup of my events:

  • Practical Applications of Brain Aware Design - Monday, March 14
  • Morning Buzz - March 16
  • Using Brain-Aware Design to Make Training More Effective - March 16
  • Is Your Ecosystem Ready for the Next Generation? - March 17
     


  • Practical Applications of Brain-Aware Design (P04)

    Designing training without an understanding of how the brain works is a lot like trying to get somewhere without a map. Even if you eventually arrive at your destination, you won't know how you got there so that you can do it again. Brain-aware design saves time, reduces rework, and boosts business results because it focuses your efforts on the design elements that are proven by science to be the most effective.

    In this interactive workshop, you will understand how the brain works, how you can use the attention, engagement, encoding and retrieval processes of the brain to make training that is more effective, takes less time to produce and delivers more lasting results. You will apply brain-aware design to multiple types of projects, building your skill and confidence throughout the session. You'll also learn how to apply a toolkit of templates and resources to help you make learning experiences that teach the brain the way the brain wants to learn.


    Wednesday, March 16

    In this session, you will learn:
    • How to create learning materials that increase attention
    • How to build learning experiences for maximum engagement by using the brain's bias for social interaction and connection
    • How to maximize retention and retrieval by teaching the brain how to categorize, file, and recall key points, skills, and concepts
    • How to plan your next brain-aware project using the toolbox resources provided in the session

    Wednesday, March 1

    Join me bright and early Wednesday morning for coffee and an informal conversation about the application of neuroscience to learning.



    Employees today don't just use the Internet-they live in it! And they expect their online learning experience on the job to match their online experience in their digital, highly connected life. Is your ecosystem up to the challenge, or does it seem boring and limited to your learners? We've been reading about the wave of new employees in the workforce for years, but have we built the learning and performance support environment that will engage them and help them thrive? In this interactive session, we will explore how the brain operates and how it expects to seek out, receive, and apply information. Then you'll learn about specific ways to evaluate your current ecosystem and identify ways to tailor it to meet the needs of your connected employees. You will be able to immediately use this information to evaluate your own ecosystem's readiness and the five things you can do right now to make it more effective for all.
    Brain Matters 2016 Conference
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    Nov 8-9, 2016 - Brain Matters 2016 Conference: The Mind-Body Continuum

    In our next Brain Matters, we're exploring what I call the mind-body continuum. Where does our mind stop and our body begin? How does our mind control our body? How does our body affect our mind? Read more...