Subject: How the brain learns:
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Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 22:27:29 -0700

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How the brain learns:

Can brain research help us become better learners? As we gain a deeper understanding of how the brain learns, neuroscientists are eager to apply brain research in the classroom and beyond. Here are a few key research insights to try next time you learn something new.

Learning means new connections in the brain

Your brain works like an electrical circuit. Every time you learn something new, connections form between neurons in your brain. Just as an electrical current travels through a circuit, signals are transmitted from one group of neurons to another.
 
If you’re learning the name of a new coworker, for example, signals travel between facial recognition neurons and auditory neurons (that process her name). The next time you pass that coworker in the hallway, those same groups of neurons will fire as you recall her name.
 
Researchers can measure the strength of these neural connections through a technique called electrophysiology. In this procedure, scientists insert microelectrodes into specific regions of the brain, and measure the electric current transmitted between groups of neurons. The stronger the current, the stronger the connection between the neurons.
 
If you have a daily ritual, you’re felt the effects of a strong connection. Hopping in your car, turning the key in the ignition, and backing out of your driveway can all happen without you even thinking about it. This feeling of automaticity is a result of brain circuitry that’s been strengthened through repetition.

More connections mean more effective learning

Just as the strength of neural connections plays a role in learning, so does the quantity of connections.
 
What’s the most effective way to learn a new piece of information, such as a license plate number, or a friend’s birthday? An isolated fact can be tough to remember, but you can make it easier for yourself by relating new facts to other networks of information.
 
Say you need to memorize that Benjamin Franklin was born in January 1706. Perhaps you can remember January because he had white hair, like snow in January. You can remember 1706 because you live at 170 Main Street, and you take the #6 bus to get to work.
 
You will be more likely to remember Benjamin Franklin’s birthdate now that you’ve formed connections across multiple neural systems. You’ll have a more robust network of connections for recalling this information later.
 
Now that you’ve read a bit about the brain research behind learning, try applying it the next time you learn a new fact. 

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