I watch my middle-aged dogs go through the same ritual every day: They stare each other down, locking eyes, and freezing in mid-stride for several seconds. Then, as though an unseen signal has been transmitted, they leap away, tumbling over each other, and playtime begins.
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The phrase "flipped learning" comes from the field of education, where it was adopted as
an experiment to give teachers more classroom time for interacting with students. The idea is to record the lecture in advance so that students come to class with a basic understanding of the topic. Then they spend class time on activities that used to be considered "homework," such as writing a research paper or making a model. This approach
has proven to be very effective in the K-12 world and is now getting a lot of attention for adult learners.
Catch my own take on this concept to see what I posted in advance of my presentation this week at Training Magazine's Online Learning conference. I recorded a brain science primer to introduce attendees to basic concepts in the neuroscience of learning so that they would be better prepared for my discussion on separating hype from fact in this rapidly developing field. Listen to the entire presentation...
Hi! I'm trying something new by putting up an informal video blog several days a week. I'll continue to post videos frequently, so check back often or follow this page to keep up to date.
Learn how to bring out the genius in you at Brain Matters 2015: November 10-11.
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has developed a reputation as a practical, insightful and inspirational thought leader and executive coach. He will be our keynote speaker at
Brain Matters 2015 where he will show you how to achieve positive, lasting change in behavior: for yourself, your family and your teams using triggers to program your brain for success.
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Join us at Brain Matters 2015: We've got an exciting line-up of speakers committed to this online event and we'll be featuring them in future issues of this newsletter. But don't wait to
buy your ticket! We have a limited number of seats and we expect them to sell quickly!
I'll be presenting my findings from over a year of research on the nature of genius: What does it mean in the 21st century and how can we nurture it in ourselves and others? My presentation will be a sneak preview of my book by the same name, Pushing the Genius Button: How to awaken your inner genius using neuroscience. Read more...
