Blog Response to August 17th

Learning and understanding are significant in virtually all aspects of life. There are many different approaches and techniques that individuals can use to establish the most efficient way to learn information. Challenge and repetition are pieces to effectively learn new things. I use these tools in my daily study habits. I like to make flashcards, rewrite my notes, and have someone quiz me over the information to make sure I can explain the material. Another important aspect of learning is how an individual perceive themselves. This can determine whether they are successful or not. This is why positive motivation and positive engagement is very important in the process of learning

Focus and diffused modes are two different types of learning that can occur in your brain. It is shown that going back and forth from these modes can provide fresh insights and success in learning. I was surprised to learn that Thomas Edison used this technique when he was stuck on a problem. He would take a break and relax with an object in his hand, which led to him going into a diffuse mode. When he was almost asleep, the object would fall to the ground causing him to wake up and shift immediately to the focus mode which would help him solve the problem!

                    

                             Thomas Edison

Science is evolving and changing which leads to individuals in the community to be continuously learning new information. The process of science includes observing, questioning, researching, hypothesizing, experimenting, testing, and drawing conclusions. All of these actions lead to a better understanding of the natural world. When new data or information is discovered, it is intensely criticized and put under a microscope to ensure its validity. This process shown through science is how we can obtain new knowledge and constantly learn to better understand the world around us.