Struggling to focus? There’s a frequency for that. Need to chill out and recharge? Another frequency. Want to soak up new information like a sponge? You guessed it – another frequency. By strategically exposing your brain to specific frequencies, you can shift your mental state from laser focus to deep relaxation to accelerated learning. The… Read More »Brainwave entrainment for better focus, memory and sleep
The power of 3 What do a captivating story, a memorable speech, and an engaging lesson have in common? More often than not, they rely on the potent yet understated Rule of 3. This ancient principle suggests that ideas presented in threes strike a perfect balance – substantial enough to form a pattern yet not… Read More »Use the rule of 3 for effective learning and communication
Mind mapping is a visual thinking tool and learning technique that helps structure information and promote meaningful learning. Developed by Tony Buzan in the 1970s, mind maps use a non-linear graphical layout to organize and represent knowledge (Buzan & Buzan, 1996). The main topic is placed in the centre of the diagram, with related subtopics… Read More »The role of mind maps in learning and memory (Literature review)
The use of laptops for note-taking in classrooms has become increasingly common. Many teachers believe laptops are distracting and detract from learning, while students tend to believe they are beneficial. Prior research has focused on the tendency for laptop use to enable multitasking and distraction. However, even when laptops are used solely for note-taking, they… Read More »The pen is mightier than the keyboard