Episode 4: The Attentive Learner

Join us as Rut, Brianna, and Claudia talk about Sensory Stimuli and Presence in VR and how they can be tied to education.

Follow along as we delve into the history, science, and modern-day examples of Mayer's theory of Multimedia Learning. 

Follow along as we discuss the multiple facets of attention of a human being, and explore how we measure attention in students. 

This week we take a look at the role of sensory stimuli in an immersive experience. How could VR facilitate useful auditory and visual stimuli, and how does this aid in a more enhanced educational experience?

Follow along as we explore Kolb's model of experiential learning through different personal stories and the research we've done. 

How does our brain record information? And what does it mean to be a confident learner? Find out in this episode of The Modern Learner where we dive into the fundamentals of memory and learning. Rut, Claudia, Brianna, and special guest Deshik look at the importance of different brain regions, like the Hippocampus and Amygdala, along with some fun facts and history!Listen with us to our first episode. Stay tuned for next week when we check out the basics of experiential learning. Until then!