Summary: <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/susan_weinschenk.png"></a>Are you using outdated research when you design learning experiences? In this podcast, Susan Weinschenk, Ph.D., uncovers some of the mysteries surrounding learning and the brain.<br> <br> Susan has a knack for explaining complex processes in simple everyday language. She helps people and organizations learn about and apply research in psychology and brain science to understand, predict, and direct human behavior.<br> <br> Her most recent book is, <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/get-people-to-do-stuff.html">How to Get People to Do Stuff</a>. She is also the author of these other books (see links in RESOURCES below):<br> <br> * 100 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People<br> * 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People<br> * Neuro Web Design<br> <br> We discuss:<br> <br> * How many chunks of information can learners hold in mind?<br> * Do you need to understand your audience's mental models and schemas?<br> * Is there such a thing as a learning style?<br> * Why is it important to organize information?<br> * What are memory traces and how do they work?<br> * What are the best ways to help learners retain information?<br> * Why do people remember anecdotes better than data?<br> * How important is visual design to the learning experience?<br> * Why are people addicted to seeking information?<br> <br> TIME: Around 30 minutes<br> <br> TRANSCRIPT: Download the [Download not found].<br> <br> RESOURCES:<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.theteamw.com/">Susan Weinschenk Institute</a><br> * <a href="http://www.theteamw.com/blog/">The Brain Lady Blog</a><br> * <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/get-people-to-do-stuff.html">How to Get People to Do Stuff</a><br> * <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/100-things-every-presenter.html">100 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People</a><br> * <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/100-things-every-designer.html">100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People</a><br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321603605?ie=UTF8&tag=theelearningc-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0321603605">Neuro Web Design</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Get The eLearning Coach delivered to your Inbox every few weeks, with articles, tips, freebies and resources.<br> <br>
