Learning refers to the gradual development of an individual's knowledge, abilities, and attitude over time. However, some aspects of an individual, such as their non-observable and non-measurable qualities, cannot be evaluated.
The process of learning in the brain involves sharing information through electric currents that are then converted into chemical transistors. These transistors are then received by receptors in the facing cell, which facilitates communication between the two cells. Repetition is necessary for the transistors to turn into proteins, which is how the learning process occurs in the brain. It is important to note that repetition should occur at intervals for effective learning to take place.
During learning, the brain consumes a lot of energy, which is derived from glucose molecules that are transported through the blood and converted into ATPs by the bioplast. Lack of oxygen can hinder glucose division, leading to the brain prioritizing vital processes over the learning function. The brain perceives learning as a non-vital function because humans acquired the skill later in evolution.
The three parts of the brain that facilitate the learning process, namely the hippocampus, amygdala, and nucleus accumbens, evolved simultaneously, indicating that this was not a coincidence. The hippocampus controls memory, the amygdala controls our reactivity and stress levels, while the nucleus accumbens controls our reward and punishment system. Emotional responses are crucial for the encoding of memories since the brain has evolved to remember important survival information. Emotions such as stress and adrenaline help to strengthen memory recall, highlighting the importance of emotions in learning and memory formation.
Research shows that university students learn best through short videos that last between 10 and 15 minutes. After the fifth minute, there is a 65% probability of students closing the video due to their inability to interact with the video and their limited attention span. Studies reveal that students are most focused at the beginning and end of class due to an increase in adrenaline towards the end of the lesson. Students remember 75% of what they learned at the beginning of the lesson and 80% of what they learned at the end. Structuring online classes with activities or changes in pace every 10-15 minutes is crucial to maintain students' focus.
Materials used in online classes should be well-prepared and basic, with well-written instructions. Repetition is crucial, and students may require two weeks to repeat a class they have taken in traditional education for a week. Taking notes by hand helps students remember better than typing on a computer. Students become interested in a lesson when they believe they can succeed, known as self-efficacy, followed by intrinsic motivation and commitment. The cycle of teaching involves introduction, explanation, demonstration, practice, feedback, summary, asynchronous activities, teaching activities, and after-class activities. The introduction should focus on differences and similarities, and the summary should not be limited to 40 minutes. Teachers should use this cycle efficiently and not hesitate to summarize for a longer period, even up to two weeks. Educational technologies are useful when used for the purpose of facilitate their
Reference:
Yildirim, Soner. "IUC AUZEM Egitim Teknolojileri Konusmalari " Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 25 September 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27YVCo0r-sQ
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