- Is Your Brain In a Box?
My take on some of the major myths and misunderstandings surrounding the human brain.
- What Have I Learned at Work and the related When’s the last time you asked why?
These two post are connected by the idea that we could all probably stand to apply a bit more critical thinking – and action – in our everyday lives.
- Taking Notes(s) and the related Are You a Miner? The Power of Revisiting Your Notes
I recently wrote a brief post entitled “Acting on the Obvious.” These two posts definitely fall in that camp. Taking notes and reviewing them are among the simple learning habits we too often ovelook.
- About Memory – Podcast with Fiona McPherson (Two Parts)
I’ve done quite a few Radio Free Learning podcasts here on Mission to Learn, and I encourage you to check them all out if you haven’t already. This two-part series with memory expert Fiona McPherson is my personal favorite, however. If you have the least interest in how memory works and how you might improve your own, this is a must-listen.
- 3 Key Practices of the Sophisticated Learner
The Sophists, a misunderstood and maligned group of Greek philosophers, have had a peculiar amount of influence in my life. In this post I apply “sophisticated,” in its true sense, to the practice of learning.
- A Short Collection of Powerful But Under Appreciated Learning Strategies
Anyone who has spent much time here on Mission to Learn knows I believe our most important learning happens outside the classroom. Here are some ways to power up your learning in everyday life.
- 7 LinkedIn Tactics for Lifelong Learning
I wrote this post quite a while ago, but I think LinkedIn has still not made much progress towards being appreciated as a learning tool. Here are 7 ways it can be used.
- 5 Themes for the Web 2.0 Learner
Some good comments on this one have been lost as a result of server crash a while back, but the thoughts in it are foundational to my view of learning here at Mission to Learn. I welcome any thoughts you have on the topic.
There you have it. I hope you enjoy these, and thanks for reading Mission to Learn.
Jeff
Related posts:
- About Memory, Part II – Podcast with Fiona McPherson
- About Memory, Part I – Podcast with Fiona McPherson
- The Power of Re-Reading
- 25+ Sites and Tools to Exercise Your Brain
- 5 Key Paths to Improving Memory, Part II
posted on January 5, 2010
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