As learning designers, we’re ultimately in the business of trying to help people build new connections in their brains. To do this effectively, we need to have a fundamental understanding of how the brain works. But how far down the neuroscience rabbit hole do we need to go?
In this week’s episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross Dickie and Ross Garner are joined by Lauren Waldman, learning scientist, consultant, and founder of Learning Pirate. We discuss:
· Lauren’s journey to deepen her understanding of how the brain works;
· how much learning designers need to know about neuroscience to be effective in their roles;
· the cost of L&D’s continual focus on the ‘shiny and the new’.
To find out more about Lauren’s work as Learning Pirate, head to: https://www.learningpirate.com/. You can also view a trailer for Lauren’s ‘Joining Forces with Your Brain’ series here.
In ‘What I Learned This Week’, Ross Garner mentioned the ‘Battle of the Eclipse’.
Ross Dickie recommended the documentary STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces.
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If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers:
· Ross Dickie
· Ross Garner
· Lauren Waldman
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