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Are you struggling to learn new ideas and skills? Do you want to know how to improve learning? In his book Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina explains there are many reasons for learning to be hindered, such as stress or lack of sleep. However, he also provides four tips on how to improve learning: visual aids, music, exercise, and multisensory learning. Here’s how to improve learning with Medina’s four tips.
Do you have trouble falling asleep? What is sleep debt, and how can you conquer it? According to Dr. John Medina in Brain Rules, sleep debt is the amount of sleep you lose versus the amount your body needs. Say you need eight hours of sleep, but you only got six. You have two hours of debt sleep, and it consistently builds up the more sleep you lose. Learn more on what sleep debt is, and a few techniques to get a good amount of sleep.
Do you have long-term goals for your business? Do you want your company to have a successful future? In Delivering Happiness, former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh argues that prioritizing long-term goals over short-term goals will better benefit your company. He cites the reason that his store is successful because he focused on the long-term goals for his business. Learn more about why planning a business’s long-term goals is crucial for a successful future.
Do you feel consistently overwhelmed or pressured? What are the effects that long-term stress can leave on your life? Long-term stress, otherwise known as chronic stress, is the constant feeling of stress over a long period of time. Not only does this type of stress cause physical effects on your body, but it can leave mental effects as well. Your learning skills and memory can be negatively impacted by the amount of stress you are experiencing. Read on to learn more about long-term stress and how it affects your mentality.
What is Zappos’s education pipeline system? How can it be used to encourage employees to continue their education within your company? Being rewarded for hard work is always a satisfying feeling. The clothing retail store Zappos has an “education pipeline” system of training that rewards its workers during different phases of their employment, and it also benefits the company’s future. Here’s how Zappos uses its education pipeline system and why you should implement this strategy in your company’s training.
Are friendships at work a bad thing? Will they distract you from your job? In Delivering Happiness, former CEO of Zappos, Tony Hsieh, says that friendship at work should be encouraged. He further explains that he implemented friendship in his company culture to create a happy environment for his employees. Here’s how Zappos motivates friendships at work, and why some people may be against developing a friendly relationship with their co-workers.
What is multisensory learning? Why do students learn better when using multiple senses simultaneously? Dr. John Medina theorizes that a multi-sensory environment impacts the development of the brain, and the senses work together to absorb information. He further explains the concept of multisensory learning and the benefits of implementing it in schools. Here’s why you should use multisensory learning in the classroom.
How did the evolution of the brain make humans so intelligent? What makes humans so special compared to other species? Humans are arguably the smartest creatures on Earth, and it all has to do with the human brain. Evolution played a key role in humans’ brain development, which created three distinct human characteristics that set humans apart from other species. Learn how the evolution of the brain made humans so unique, according to Dr. John Medina.
What is workplace culture? How does it affect a company’s success? In Delivering Happiness, Tony Hsieh explains that fostering a healthy workplace culture is essential in developing a successful business. Culture is not something that can be concretely defined, but the two most important aspects of a company’s culture are employee behavior and belief, which Hsieh explains more in-depth. Learn more about what workplace culture is and its importance.
Do you struggle to meet the needs of all your students? How can individualized instruction provide a better learning experience for students? In Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina recommends individualized instruction methods to accommodate each student’s unique way of learning. Two of these methods include smaller class sizes and flipped classrooms, which suit individual students. Learn more on the benefits of individualized instruction, and why it may be necessary for teaching.