

Ep17 - Barbara Oakley | Learning How to Learn
10 snips Dec 4, 2018
Barbara Oakley, Professor of engineering at Oakland University, discusses effective strategies for learning math and science, including the importance of creative thinking, different modes of thinking in the brain, the role of sleep in learning, the limitations of working memory and multitasking, the benefits of spaced repetition, and the relationship between working memory and creativity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Learning New Things and Finding Yourself
01:40 • 2min
Overcoming Struggles and Finding Success in Engineering
03:30 • 4min
Modes of Thinking: Focus and Diffuse
07:52 • 16min
The Importance of Sleep in Brain Function and Learning
23:57 • 6min
Exploring the Limitations of Working Memory and the Negative Effects of Multitasking
30:19 • 2min
Effective Learning and Spaced Repetition
31:59 • 7min
Working Memory and Creativity
39:14 • 19min
Mastering One Method of Learning
58:32 • 12min