How the Brain Learns Literature Discussion

Description

Led by Andreas Broscheid and Carol Hurney, this literature discussion focuses on scholarly journal articles that explore the neuroscience foundations of learning. The discussion serves as a follow up event to the faculty workshop on "How the Brain Learns" on January 17 and 18.

Readings

Williams, E. (2012). Driven to Distraction: How Electronic Media Are Affecting the Brain and the Implications for Human Resource Development in the Future. Advances in Developing Human Resources.

Shors, T.J., Anderson, M.L., Curlik, D.M., 2nd, & Nokia, M.S. (2012). Use it or lose it: how neurogenesis keeps brain fit for learning. Behavioral Brain Research, 227(2), 450-459.