The video, Your Brain
is You: Learning and Memory, discusses how the memory is used in the
learning process. Dr. Eagleman explains
that when something is learned it causes a change in the brain. The brain works
as a system of networks that functions by making associations. Dr. Eagleman stresses the importance of connecting
instruction to prior knowledge so that student can learn and maintain the information
on top of their preexisting experiences. He also mentions that humans use the senses
to perceive information and to make connections. For example, if we smell
coffee we immediately connect that smell to what we already know about coffee
and this help us to expect that someone is drinking coffee.
Dr. Eagleman’s explanation of making associations is
connected to James statement, “We always try to name a new experience in some
way which will assimilate it to what we already know.” (p. 78) Another
connection to Dr. Eagleman’s discussion about coffee is how in information
processing the brain receives an input and pushes that to the sensory registers.
Humans use their senses and to retrieve prior knowledge from the long term
memory and explain that they are smelling the coffee.
I, Alyssa Diefenthaler, am watching this video and will comment on it.
ReplyDeleteKatie,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching the video you chose and felt it provided a lot of simplified information in a short amount of time. I agree this video relates to our class in regards to how memories are formed. As James argues, we tend to remember things we care for and we attend more to things that relate to our previous experiences and associations. This makes it easier to associate with previous connections, as the video states. In addition, the video elaborated on long-term memory and short-term memory which was appealing as it applied to practice. It was fascinating to listen to how individual’s short-term memories or long-term memories can be effected and how it impacts recall and storing of memories in individuals. I appreciated that Dr. Eagleman addressed dyslexia and how it can be described in terms of information processing. I understand the mismatch between auditory and visual input. These findings can hold several implications for students who struggle to read among other learning disabilities. Also, I didn’t realize the importance that sleep holds in learning and memory processes. I didn’t know during sleep memories and new information are organized and put together as well. I realize students are not as ready to learn when they are tired, but it almost seems to effect what information is processed during the day too.
Alyssa,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the video. I also found the video to be helpful in providing practical information about memory and learning. It's fascinating to understand the importance that sleep plays on our ability to learn and remember information. This explains why when we're tired it's more of a challenge to retain information. Likewise, I also enjoyed Dr. Eagleman's explanation of dyslexia and how students get confused when the audio and visual stimulants don't match up. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!