About:

Fabiana Kubke is a neuroscientist and lecturer at Auckland University. Fabiana has taught at all levels of education and is passionate about open science and collaborative learning. Today she talks about her studies on the brain and how we learn and, she shares some of her many insights on teaching and learning.

 

Key Points:

• What animals can teach us about emergent properties of the brain
• How we practice while we sleep
• Brain/machine interfaces
• How assessment influences sharing
• Resources constraints to encourage collaboration
• The infinite value of curiosity in learning
• How history still drives current pedagogy
• Comparing tools of engagement

 

Other resources and Links Mentioned:

• Fabiana on Twitter
• Fabiana’s science blog

 

Music courtesy of  http://www.bensound.com