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The Psychology of Learning

Let's begin with what goes on in a person's head when they are learning. First, learning requires attention. In order to be effective, training has to grab that attention and hold it. Unfortunately, the neural systems in the brain that control attention and store information as memory get tired very quickly (in minutes). They need to rest every three to five minutes, or else they become much less responsive. They recover pretty quickly, but training has to work with this quick "fatigue/boredom" pattern in order for the person to learn efficiently. In other words, those neurons will seek other stimulation usually not in the form of the presented training.

Training that is patterned to move from one set to another provides the most effective learning model. The patterns those neural sets respond best to involve interweaving different types of information and using different areas of the brain. For example:

• Listening to a fact -- Flour, when mixed with eggs, can be kneaded into a dough and cut into shapes for pasta.
  
  
• Relating a concept to that fact -- Foods that are high in carbohydrates help the body generate energy.
  
  
• Visualizing the two together -- Sports teams need quick energy that can be provided by carbohydrates, so they often have a meal of pasta prior to games.

These systems are interrelated and work together to form memory (i.e. learning). The goal is to form memory in each neural system. So, information that is designed in a way that moves from neural system to neural system creates more effective learning which is exactly what ProLearn University delivers.

In addition to catering to the neural systems' needs, training should also incorporate other elements such as interaction, imagery and feedback. ProLearn University utilizes each category of online training at different levels of eLearning necessary to successfully educate individuals on subject areas that are specific to their jobs.

Related Information:

• How eLearning Improves Retention

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