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The Brain and Learning. From David A. Sousa’s How the Brain Learns. Look at the following numbers and try to remember them in order 28337 253177049 086 - 92 - 3804 336 - 299 - 7783 2531 - 77 - 049. This method is called "chunking" information
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The Brain and Learning From David A. Sousa’s How the Brain Learns
Look at the following numbers and try to remember them in order 28337 253177049 086 - 92 - 3804 336 - 299 - 7783 2531 - 77 - 049
This method is called "chunking" information Think about it…the brain remembers what is important YOU decide what is important Question: What are other methods to remember?
Green means… Red means… Yellow means… • Color ROY G BIV HOMES • Acronyms In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. • Rhymes, silly sayings, lyrics, etc.
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How do we learn? How do we remember? How do we organize our memories?
What’s in a Name? Interview each other regarding your name Suggestions: How did you get your name? Is there any family history associated with your name? Do you like your name? Do you have a nickname? What interesting experiences have you had associated with your name?