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Knowledge and Learning In The News - 7/23/2005

Big Dog, Little Dog

Human Brain's 'Mastermind' Located. Humans attempt to do many things at the same time, such as driving and chatting on the phone, or working and listening to music, and now research suggests why such multitasking may be possible: the brain appears to have its own control center. Training Top 100 for 2005.

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Video: The Change Principle

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Human brains are wired for survival, and the limbic system is primed to switch at a moment’s notice into fight-or-flight mode. Every time you change your shot, your viewer’s brain subconsciously becomes alert to ensure it is not missing something important. No doubt, you’ve likely experienced a similar experience.

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Knowledge and Learning In The News - 2/8/2006

Big Dog, Little Dog

When it comes to downloading music and instant messaging, today's students are plenty tech-savvy. The Story of an Instant-Science Experiment - Marco Iacoboni. If that teaching or training moment has no real impact on the learners' lives, then why should they bother to remember it? WHO REALLY WON THE SUPER BOWL?: