Brain Matters Newsletter - Vol. 2, No. 15 - April 29, 2016
Get Ready for Teacher Appreciation Week


I've always hated the saying, "Those who can, do; those who can't teach." It was first used as a line George Bernard Shaw's play, Man and Superman and it has done all of us in the learning profession a great disservice for decades since. I prefer to say "Those who can, had the benefit of great teachers." I know I am writing to an audience who will agree with me. Next week is a great opportunity to remember the teachers in your life and celebrate their passion, their patience and their commitment to your personal journey. Read more...


  Learning and the Scientific Method

 Learning and the Scientific Method

I write a lot about the science of learning, so today I thought we should talk about science. The word "science" comes from the Latin " scientia" which means "knowledge." In Western culture, the ancient Greeks developed an approach toward gaining information about the world through the use of the scientific method. Read more...
 

Neuroscience and the Hype Cycle

Neuroscience and the Hype Cycle

I recently attended a major conference of learning professionals and was surprised to hear one of the keynote speakers say, "Neuroscience has nothing to offer educational psychology today." While many in the room were applauding, I was a little shocked and disappointed. I get it. We've all seen the over-hyped, overly commercialized claims of people who are getting rich off their own flavor of "The Neuroscience of X" (Fill in any topic you wish and start making money.) But that doesn't mean that all of neuroscience is worthless hype or too esoteric to be useful. Read more...
 

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Infographic_ What Makes a Good Teacher_
 
In keeping with our Teacher Appreciation theme, I'm passing on a nice infographic on What Makes a Good Teacher? I think we can all relate to the story it tells. Enjoy!

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What's on Margie's Bookshelf?
How To Write Your Memoirs-revised
by Johnny Ray

Why I like it
I believe everyone has an important story inside them and Brain Matters 2015 speaker Johnny Ray helps you bring that story to life in this eminently helpful book. One of the most prolific and successful fiction writers of our time, Johnny Ray gives you a step-by-step process by using your own story to create a book that others will want to read.

 
 
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Upcoming Event

Upcoming Event_ Enterprise Learning_ Conference 2016 _Jun 6-8_ Anaheim_

The Enterprise Learning! Conference 2016  (ELC16) hosts the exclusive Learning & Workplace Technology Conference for corporate, government and higher education executives. ELC16 provides executives an engaged environment to network, share and learn from leaders across the globe. Coupled with cutting edge research, Learning! 100 award winners, and expert learning technologists, this is the "Must Attend" forum for learning and performance executives.

Read more about this conference and Margie's Workshop: Smarter Brains for a Smarter Organization