Teaching in Higher Ed How to Keep Our Brains Sharp
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Apr 24, 2025 
Therese Huston, a cognitive neuroscientist and faculty development consultant, discusses practical strategies to enhance cognitive function. She highlights the surprising benefits of visualization in boosting productivity and the notable impact of just five minutes of meditation on memory recall. Huston also emphasizes the importance of focusing on the process over the outcome and shares how listening to emotionally resonant music can elevate dopamine levels. Her insights offer valuable tools for educators and anyone looking to keep their brains sharp.
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Geeking Out Over Dark Chocolate
- Therese Huston and her husband geek out about things like analyzing dark chocolate's heavy metal content and its effect.
- This shared curiosity strengthens their connection and makes everyday learning fun.
Multitasking Is Task Switching
- Multitasking is a myth; it is actually task switching which slows you down and increases mistakes.
- Women are not better at multitasking than men; multitasking raises stress and reduces performance.
Teaching Demands Task Switching
- In teaching, multitasking is inevitable because of many concurrent demands, but focus on single-tasking when preparing or in one-on-one conversations.
- Embrace task switching as necessary but optimize moments outside class to focus deeply.
