Learning and the Brain

Brains are unique

Brains resemble fingerprints

"Fair" does not mean "identical"

Depends on the task

Made up of overlapping networks

Learning is changes in the networks

Networks specialize in different tasks

Affective

Sets priorities

Motivation

To engage the learner

Prioritize what we learn and what we do

Center of the brain

Recognition

Sense and perceive information

Transform information to usable knowledge

Back of the brain

Strategic

Plan actions

Organize the actions

Initiate purpose in the environment

From walking to talking

Provides a structured framework

Used to design a flexible environment

Design with deep understanding of variability