Just when I start to think I’m using my time well and getting a lot done in my life, I meet someone like Barbara Oakley. Barbara is a true polymath. She was a captain in the U.S. Army, a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers, a radio operator in the South Pole, an engineer, university professor, researcher and the author of 8 books. Oh, and she is also the creator and instructor of Learning to Learn, the most popular Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) ever(!), with over one million enrolled students. In this fascinating interview, we cover many aspects of learning, including how to make it stick so we remember more and forget less, how to be more efficient so we learn more quickly, and how to remove that barriers that get in the way of effective learning. Specifically, Barbara covers: How she changed her brain from hating math and science to loving it so much she now teaches engineering to college students What neuroscience can tell us about how to learn more effectively The two modes of your brain and how that impacts what and how you learn Why backing off can sometimes be the best thing you can do when learning something new How to “chunk” your learning so new knowledge is woven into prior knowledge making it easily accessible The best ways to develop new patterns of learning in our brains How to practice a skill so you can blast through plateaus and improve more quickly Her favorite tactic for dealing with procrastination so you can spend more time learning The activities she recommends that rapidly increase neural connections like fertilizer on the brain Whether memorization has a place in learning anymore, or simply a barrier to true understanding The truth about “learning types” and how identifying as a visual or auditory learner might be setting yourself up for failure. ...and a whole lot more. If you want to be the most efficient learner you can be, and have more fun doing it, you won’t want to miss this discussion. Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish

Neuroscience and cognitive psychology experts Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe share techniques for effective learning. Topics include utilizing diffuse mode for learning and writing, the connection between deep learning and sleep, spaced repetition and exercise for improved learning, optimizing working memory and long-term memory, the concept of willpower and self-discipline, and different note-taking methods.

Dr. Barbara Oakley, author of 'A Mind for Numbers,' discusses the limitations of specialized training, the science of learning, the complexities of studying learning, dangers of molding character traits, contrasting perspectives on human nature, the free rider problem in teaching, and the value of slow thinking in education.

Barbara Oakley PhD, a top expert in the psychology of learning, shares practical advice on optimizing learning, memory boosting, and neutralizing procrastination. Topics include improving the education system, mechanics of learning, perceptions of mathematical ability, and the importance of optimistic realism. Oakley's online course, 'Learning How to Learn,' has over half a million students. Discover her inspiring story and strategies to improve memory and learning.

Barbara Oakley is an educator and writer who’s empowering people all over the world to learn more effectively. She’s best known for her role as the lead instructor on Coursera’s Learning How To Learn and her bestselling book A Mind for Numbers but in the last few years she’s created an incredible body of work including multiple books and online courses. In this episode we discuss: - How and why Barb is releasing not one but two books in quick succession Learn like a Pro and Uncommon Sense Teaching - The main insights from the last 5 years of research on the learning process - The difference between declarative and procedural memory and why that matters for learning This was a great conversation, full of fascinating insights about the learning process that you can go away and apply straight away.

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.

We often equate "learning" with our school days. It basically just involved being able to memory a lot of facts. But what if your capacity to learn extends far beyond that, influencing everything from your clients' results to your business's success? And…what if you could...learn to...learn more effectively?    In this episode, Stuart is joined by an expert in this very field. Dr. Barbara Oakley is a distinguished educator, author, and engineering professor. Her work spans a multitude of disciplines, but she is particularly recognised for her research in learning practices.    In this episode, they delve into the heart of effective learning strategies. They discuss the crucial role of 'chunking' information, finding the right balance between focused and diffuse modes of thinking, tackling procrastination head-on, and why experiencing imposter syndrome might not be as negative as it seems...    So, whether you're striving to remember the content of the courses you watch, the books you read, or simply to recall the distal insertion of Semimembranosus (it's the horizontal groove on the posteromedial surface of the medial tibial condyle, if you were wondering), then this episode is a must-listen!    Don't miss this opportunity to learn…about learning… from one of the leading experts in the field.    Timestamps:    1:50- Career Advice: Why imposter syndrome might be helpful. 8:17- What is learning?   12:53- Why is learning important?  14:45- Is it good for people to learn?  18:05- Is learning practical information better for people's mood?  19:36- Learning and problem solving.  24:11- Diffuse and focused mode.  27:02- How long should learning blocks be?  30:35- Reviewing Notes  32:30- What is a chunk?  35:10- What is retrieval practice?  36:53- Why does procrastination occur?  39:36- The Importance of getting started. Find Out More About Barbara https://barbaraoakley.com/   Find Out More About LTB: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/  Website: https://liftthebar.com/  Free Trial: https://liftthebar.com/free-trial   

Barbara Oakley, author and professor, reveals that most educational institutions are scams. She discusses the benefits of 'Uncommon Sense Teaching' and game-changing techniques like the Pomodoro technique and retrieval practice. The challenges faced in implementing retrieval practice in education and improving online learning are also explored.

Barbara Oakley, creator of Uncommon Sense Teaching and Learn Like a Pro, discusses critical thinking and learning. Topics include challenges faced by mid-level managers in large corporations, breaking free from inherited mindsets in the IT industry, different types of curiosity, AI's limitations, the importance of decision-making process, probability and a serendipitous love story, questioning biases in statistical analysis, and the journey into podcasting.

Dr. Barbara Oakley, a renowned educator and bestselling author, takes us on a captivating journey through her diverse career from Russian translator to engineering professor. She highlights the pivotal role of curiosity in learning and debunks myths about active educational practices. Dr. Oakley also discusses the complexities of learning sciences, the risks of pathological altruism in education, and offers practical insights on harnessing AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance understanding and retention. A must-listen for anyone eager to improve their learning strategies!