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Brain Science To Make Learning Stick
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Brain ScienceTo Make Learning Stick
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Dana Alan KochGlobal Director
Learning Strategy & Innovation
Jake GittlesonLearning Strategist
Learning Strategy & Innovation
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Our problemis that we quickly forget what we learn…
But we don’t have to forget.
Which costs time and money…
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We did our researchand discovered 8 common principles of Durable Learning.
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It’s right for the learner.It’s at the right time.
Builds on prior knowledge.
Relevant
Durable Learning Design Principle
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Gets the learner’s attention. It inspires and motivates.
It is focused.
Engaging
Durable Learning Design Principle
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Provides big picture.Connects to existing knowledge
and mental models.
Contextual
Durable Learning Design Principle
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Hard is good.Demands emotional investment.Failure with feedback is the norm.
Effortful
Durable Learning Design Principle
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Learner reflects.Learner elaborates in
their own words.
Generative
Durable Learning Design Principle
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Engages groups of people.Allows for co-creation of
content.
Social
Durable Learning Design Principle
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It’s spaced - not crammed.Interleaved with other practice.
Varied and relevant.
Practice
Durable Learning Design Principle
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Distributed over time. Requires retrieval.
Right sized.
Spaced
Durable Learning Design Principle
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We took actionwith these 8 principles and developed a rubric to evaluate new and existing learning experiences.
500+ courses reviewed
25% considered very durable
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We infusedDurable Learning into our Global culture.
Are you a Durable Learner? Knowing how to be a Durable Learner will help you you be a better designer.
Start now at Learning 2016!
