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“If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, and treat those two imposters just the same…” is a line inscribed above the entrance to Wimbledon’s Centre Court, for players see before they battle of the most coveted and prestigious tennis cup.
I like to learn. That’s a vague and simplistic statement, but true, nonetheless. I’ve been learning my entire life. I love to eat so trying new foods is always a fun learning experience. Learning how to grow different fruits and vegetables, and prepare different dishes is also fun. My family lives in the country and has had outdoor cats for years, but within the last couple of years, I had to learn what it was like to be the owner of an indoor dog (waaaaay more work than owning outdoor cats, in case you weren’t aware). I’ve learned all kinds of travel hacks over my last few years as a road warrior. I can also tell you where to get the best brisket in Texas and the best pizza in Chicago. Most of this experiential learning is fun and feeds a larger purpose of living my life.
Kids can and should practice the skill of learning if they want a fighting chance at fulfilling all those lofty goals their parents set for them.
But some people keep studying — and thinking — the same way all their lives without improving their methods.
Thankfully, cognitive science has taken a look at how people actually learn. The results are surprising and super helpful.
Meet Ed Cooke, Grandmaster of Memory.
He can learn a 1,000-digit number in under an hour and the order of a pack of cards in just two minutes – but he also describes himself as a "forgetful person".
So how does a memory grandmaster remember everyday things, like...
A long shopping list?
Although “lifelong learning” has become a bit of a buzzword lately, it’s more than just a passing fad. Research shows that learning is beneficial for your well being at any age, and people with more early learning experience are more likely to engage in learning activities later on in life too.
Learning is journey for life. If you want to know how to give your students lifelong learning skills, here are some terrific ways to make it happen.
At some point in our lives, we all notice that learning does not come as easily as it used to. We start wondering if it is too late or we are too old. But what if there are ways to keep learning even when you are not that young? Would you want to?
It’s no secret that there is an engagement issue in edtech. Anecdotal evidence suggests that most online courses have 3–7% completion. There’s also a large mismatch between consumer expectations (“I will become an expert in Python in a few hours”) and what these platforms deliver. Hopefully, as awareness grows about the immense value of lifelong learning and the commitment it deserves, this latter problem will disappear. Meanwhile, how do we build a more engaging learning experience online?
Like many others, I have registered on several online platforms and downloaded many apps for courses, skills and languages I would like to learn more about— Coursera, Udacity, Udemy, CodeAcademy, Duolingo and Stanford Online just to name a few popular ones. I also read weekly newsletters on design, analytics and entrepreneurship that often add up to the knowledge base of a course or a book over time.
Via Kim Flintoff, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
Google, Wikipedia, social media. Computers, tablets, smartphones. Facts, opinions, lies. Oh my! Our children have more an
Read 50 books per year with this simple reading hack.
This post is for educators who want to learn more about heutagogy and implement strategies that empower lifelong learners online.
Note: This guide is 4000+ words long. If you don’t have time to read it right now you can download a pdf version to read later. Click Here…
Here are four unexpected ways to become insanely knowledgeable about nearly any subject under the sun and build authority as a trustworthy expert.
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Our reliance as a society on technology is now almost total. Few of us would be able to cope if all of the innovations we use every day, from our smartphones to our high-speed internet, ceased to operate. However, improvements in technology and its ability to replicate human actions is problematic for some. In particular, the belief that Artificial Intelligence will develop to a point where machines will take over our jobs, precipitating an exponential rise in unemployment is creating anxiety for many.
This blog is about new approaches to learning that you staff now expect - from more flexible ways to learn to content personalised to them. My decision to write this blog has been inspired by two things that I experienced recently: my son's birthday party, and some advice offered by my friend and communications consultant, Eoghan O'Sullivan, on what to include in newsletters.
There are many ways lifetime learning skills create a better global society for us all. Let's discuss them in this article.
Via Chris Carter
It's essential for workers to get training and develop new skills throughout their work life in order to keep up with changes in the workplace.
Super busy but still determined to feed your mind? Try these tools.
Lifelong learning, research shows, can make you smarter, richer, and happier. But, let's face it, making time to feed your brain is easier for some folks than others. For entrepreneurs with growing businesses, parents of young kids, and others with jam-packed schedules, finding the five hours a week to devote to learning recommended by experts can seem impossible. If you're one of the extreme time crunched, should you just throw up your hands and accept your studying days are (at least temporarily) behind you?
How does gender impact on working life? In The Paula Principle, education scholar Tom Schuller focuses on women and what holds them back. It’s ironic that this book’s author is a man; it can’t help but jar that this subject is being viewed from a position of privilege – women’s first-hand stories have historically been silenced, especially those of the working class and the marginalised. That said, Schuller’s own working life has shown a strong commitment to expanding learning opportunities for everyone, at any age, and his passion for social justice is stamped on every page of a study whose clarity and well researched insights are captivating.
Whether you carry a “love of learning” torch or tend toward a “learn or die” mentality, lifelong learning is really the only option.
Plenty of respected leaders ranging from Michelangelo to Eleanor Roosevelt to Gandhi—not to mention countless devoted classroom teachers—have spoken about the importance of fostering a love of learning and of the ongoing growth of individuals.
Continuing your education can benefit you both as an individual and as a professional as you can acquire new skills. This is how it could benefit you:
It’s a popular belief amongst many professionals that lifelong learning should be reserved for people who have reached a certain age and who need to learn new skills to stay employed. But, that’s a misperception as lifelong learning can benefit everyone. This is especially true if you are interested in career development; lifelong learning could ensure professional advancement so it's worth looking into.
What are the ultimate life hacks and strategies that really pay off?
Here are 50 of my best life hacks and strategies that have served me well.
These life hacks are the culmination of life experience, insight from mentors, personal development training, trial and error, and several hundred books.
I always claim that similar to the half-life of a nuclear material, knowledge also has a half-life. Depending on the industry, your knowledge half-life can last a couple of years or, for the most advanced academic or technology sectors, maybe just a couple of months. Hence, your learning curve cannot stagnant because one thing is…
This article was originally published on Zero to Skill. I tried to learn how to code and failed. Twice. It’s a funny story actually. Several years back, I
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