Using Knowledge of the Human Brain to enhance eLearning
The eLN has announced it is to hold a series of workshops by leading cognitive psychologist Dr Itiel Dror
The eLearning Network (eLN), the UK’s foremost professional association of users and developers of all forms of eLearning, has announced it is holding the first of a series of workshops in September on Using Knowledge of the Human Brain to enhance eLearning.
The workshop in Central London on 20th September, will be run by Dr Itiel Dror from Southampton University’s School of Psychology, who specialises in knowledge acquisition, training and cognitive technologies and is well known for his engaging and provocative approach to eLearning.
It has been organised by the eLN in response to an overwhelming demand following Dr Dror’s absorbing presentation at the eLN Member’s Showcase in July, which demonstrated that the brain and how it works holds the secrets and insights we need into developing excellent eLearning.
Phil Green, eLN chairman said:
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr Dror make time in his busy schedule for these two workshops. He will offer everyone attending a unique and valuable look at the science of learning and promises that his workshop will revolutionise the way we approach and develop our eLearning programmes.”
Using real life examples, tailored to the specific needs of the workshop group, Dr Dror will demonstrate how learning and knowledge acquisition is intimately related to, and dependent on, the human cognitive system. Demonstrations on how the brain works performed on his last visit to the eLearning Network left the audience open-mouthed in disbelief.
Too often eLearning is developed in isolation from the architecture of cognition, resulting in a subsequent failure to achieve its potential, with limited retention and behaviour modification. If we understand the principles of cognitive load and allow it to guide our design and delivery of eLearning, then we will be able to harness the full power of the brain.
Dr Dror said:
“Using cognitive neuroscience to enhance the eLearning experience offers new and exciting opportunities.”
Phil Green concluded:
“Places are extremely limited on the two workshops and we anticipate high demand so please do get in touch if you are interested in attending.”
If you would like further information please visit http://www.elearningnetwork.org or
http://users.ecs.soton.ac.uk/id/ or email [email protected]
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