Brain Matters Newsletter - Vol. 2, No. 8 - February 19, 2016
Hi Everyone!

Why your Brain Craves Infographics Because there is so much interest in my workshops and webinars on the neuroscience of graphic organizers and infographics, I'm going to feature some of the best examples of these learning tools in our weekly newsletter, starting with this issue. This week's example is published by NeoMam Studios.

I like it because:
  • It summarizes a lot of facts about the brain and learning in an accessible format.
  • It uses movement to direct your attention.
  • It's visually expressive without being too busy.
See it for yourself here: 13 Reasons Why Your Brain Craves Infographics
My Training 2016 Top 10

I just got back from the Training 2016 conference, sponsored by Training Magazine.

Click here to see the top ten things I took away...

Buy it now!
What's on Margie's Bookshelf?
 Performance-Focused Smile Sheets: A Radical Rethinking of a Dangerous Art Form
by Will Thalheimer

Why I like it
Dr. Thalheimer takes time out from his myth-busting role to completely blow up the tired old "smile sheets" we trainers have used for decades. His innovative approach will give you a new way to look at post-training surveys. A must read for every trainer.

See all of the books on Margie's Bookshelf! 
Learning Solutions 2016 Conference _ Expo_ Practical Applications of Brain-aware Design - March 14_ Orlando_ Florida
Designing training without an understanding of how the brain works is a lot like trying to get somewhere without a map. Even if you eventually arrive at your destination, you won't know how you got there so that you can do it again. Brain-aware design saves time, reduces rework, and boosts business results because it focuses your efforts on the design elements that are proven by science to be the most effective.
In this interactive workshop, you will understand how the brain works, how you can use the attention, engagement, encoding and retrieval processes of the brain to make training that is more effective, takes less time to produce and delivers more lasting results. You will apply brain-aware design to multiple types of projects, building your skill and confidence throughout the session. You'll also learn how to apply a toolkit of templates and resources to help you make learning experiences that teach the brain the way the brain wants to learn.
This workshop is filling up fast! If you're interested please sign up soon.

Margie's Workshop at Learning & Performance Ecosystem 2016 - Orlando, Florida
Is Your Ecosystem Ready for the Next Generation?

Learning Performance Ecosystem
Employees today don't just use the Internet-they live in it! And they expect their online learning experience on the job to match their online experience in their digital, highly connected life. Is your ecosystem up to the challenge, or does it seem boring and limited to your learners? We've been reading about the wave of new employees in the workforce for years, but have we built the learning and performance support environment that will engage them and help them thrive?

In this interactive session, Is Your Ecosystem Ready for the Next Generation? (ECO514 10:45 AM Thu, March 17), we will explore how the brain operates and how it expects to seek out, receive, and apply information. Then you'll learn about specific ways to evaluate your current ecosystem and identify ways to tailor it to meet the needs of your connected employees. You will be able to immediately use this information to evaluate your own ecosystem's readiness and the five things you can do right now to make it more effective for all.
Brain Matters Academy Begins March 1
Brain Matters Academy
This completely self-paced, online learning site will give you 24 x 7 access to self-paced courses from leading experts in learning, education and neuroscience.