Conversation on the brain and learning with Lauren Waldman, The Learning Pirate

Among the many things COVID19 has changed is learning.  One thing COVID19 hasn't changed is the human brain.

In this lively conversation Lauren Waldman and I discuss her study of the brain and how to be effective, learning must be based on a thorough understanding of how the brain works. She discusses cognitive load, the folly of multitasking, the need to balance focus and diffusion and how to question our assumptions about learning.

We specifically discuss what this means for learners, learning designers and leaders - emphasizing above all the critical importance of curiosity and the need to account for how our brains work when processing and adapting to change.

Given the length of this podcast I was only able to scratch the surface of Lauren's work.  Luckily she has some webinars planned where she discusses her ideas and their application in more depth.  You can contact her to find out more through her website at https://www.learningpirate.com

For more info on my work as a conference emcee, spoken word artist, panel moderator and event designer check out my site at https://conferencebard.ca/