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Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
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The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran, is a biweekly exploration into improving executive functions. The series transforms complex brain science into accessible, practical strategies for enhancing cognitive skills. It investigates areas like boosting memory, improving cognitive flexibility, and offers tailored strategies. The podcast also examines lifestyle factors and technology on cognitive performance. Aimed at a diverse audience, from students to professionals, this podcast offers a practical guide for enhancing mental capabilities.
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#41 Exploring Visual, Auditory, Tactile and Kinesthetic Ways of Processing
In this episode of The Personal Brain Trainer Podcast, Erica and Darius guide us through the dynamic world of visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic processing. As we navigate our everyday lives, our brains, and executive functions decode the world around us via multiple sensory channels. Dive in as we unpack each processing type, providing a comprehensive understanding of how we interpret visual stimuli, sounds, tactile experiences, and movement. This episode will also provide valuable strategies to accommodate and enhance these unique learning pathways, promoting more effective, inclusive, and immersive learning experiences. Whether you're a visualizer or a kinesthetic learner, there's something for everyone in this sensory symphony. Get ready to embark on a journey of cognitive exploration and self-improvement.
Links:
A Workshop on Multisensory Teaching: Accommodating Each Learner's Best Ways of Processing: https://tinyurl.com/yuedmr64
Eclectic Learning Approach and Student Processing Inventory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Metacognition: https://tinyurl.com/4dbtc8cw
Working Memory: https://tinyurl.com/working-memory
Multisensory Multiplication: https://tinyurl.com/bdc8btfv
BulletMap Academy: https://bulletmapacademy.com/
Learning Specialist Courses:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/
Executive Functions and Study Skills Course: https://tinyurl.com/n86mf2bx
Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Dyslexia at Work: www.dyslexiawork.com
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43: Exploring Interactive, Indirect Experience, Direct Experience, Rhythmic Melodic Ways of Processing
Tune into this enlightening episode of The Personal Brain Trainer Podcast where hosts Erica and Darius journey into the diverse realms of Interactive, Indirect Experience, Direct Experience, and Rhythmic Melodic processing. Understanding these unique cognitive styles can vastly improve our executive functions, and how we interpret and interact with the world. From collaborative brainstorming of interactive learners, to the in-person approach of direct experience learners, to the rhythm-driven minds of melodic learners, we explore strategies to accommodate each unique style. Whether you're drawn to shared experiences or beat-driven patterns, there's something to learn and apply in this exciting exploration of brain processing.
Links
Eclectic Learning Approach and Student Processing Inventory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
A Workshop on Multisensory Teaching: Accommodating Each Learner's Best Ways of Processing: https://tinyurl.com/yuedmr64
BulletMap Academy: https://bulletmapacademy.com/
Learning Specialist Courses:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/
Executive functions and Study Skills Course: https://tinyurl.com/n86mf2bx
Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Dyslexia at Work: www.dyslexiawork.com
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#44: AI Capabilities with Memory and Processing
In this episode of The Personal Brain Trainer Podcast, join hosts Erica and Darius as they dive deep into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI), its likeness to the human brain, and how it interacts with our memory systems. They unpack the functions of language models like GPT, which Erica describes as a procedural memory powerhouse, and Darius compares it to an "inference machine" that predicts and processes language in a similar way to our brains. Will AI impact our personal and professional lives? How does it affect data privacy, copyright laws, and overall human intelligence? And most importantly, how can AI tools like Chat GPT support those of us with unique cognitive profiles, such as dyslexia? Tune in to explore these questions and more, and let's journey together into the future of cognitive science and technology.
Links
ChatGPT- https://chat.openai.com/chat
Memory Strategies: https://tinyurl.com/4nmatd9v
Working Memory Screener: https://tinyurl.com/2tvuzet4
Working Memory Exercises: https://tinyurl.com/jyr68xfy
Eclectic Learning Approach and Student Processing Inventory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
A Workshop on Multisensory Teaching: Accommodating Each Learner's Best Ways of Processing: https://tinyurl.com/yuedmr64
BulletMap Academy: https://bulletmapacademy.com/
Learning Specialist Courses:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/
Executive functions and Study Skills Course: https://tinyurl.com/n86mf2bx
Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Dyslexia at Work: www.dyslexiawork.com
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#45: AI and the Socratic Method
In this insightful episode of "Personal Brain Trainer," Darius Namdaran delves into a unique perspective on artificial intelligence (AI) and its connection to the Socratic Method. Together with Dr. Erica Warren, they explore how AI can be utilized to enhance executive function skills and encourage out-of-the-box thinking through inquiry and reflection. Drawing inspiration from Socrates's approach to teaching, they discuss how questions and responses can provoke curiosity, foster exploration, and build understanding.
Whether you're an educator, student, or lifelong learner, this episode offers a fresh perspective on embracing AI as a tool for personal growth. Guided by the Socratic Method, Darius and Dr. Warren invite you to challenge conventional learning paradigms and embark on a collaborative journey of inquiry. Join them in exploring this innovative approach and discover new ways to enhance your thinking and learning.
Prompt:
I want you to act like Socrates and Imagine you are a teacher using the Socratic method to engage with students. When answering questions, remember to:
Pose open-ended, thought-provoking questions to guide the conversation.
Actively listen and encourage elaboration and clarification of ideas.
Encourage self-examination and personal growth.
Demonstrate intellectual humility and openness to new perspectives.
Engage in a dialectical process, refining ideas through dialogue.
Adapt your approach to individual learners' needs and abilities.
Emphasize the importance of the inquiry process over finding the "right" answer.
Encourage participants to ask their own questions and cultivate curiosity."
You are going to be the teacher and I am going to be the student. I want you to ask me a question and wait for my response then repeat the process. Are you ready to begin Socrates? If you are, ask me what topic I want to learn.
Links
ChatGPT- https://chat.openai.com/chat
Socratic Method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method
Memory Strategies: https://tinyurl.com/4nmatd9v
Working Memory Screener: https://tinyurl.com/2tvuzet4
Working Memory Exercises: https://tinyurl.com/jyr68xfy
Eclectic Learning Approach and Student Processing Inventory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
A Workshop on Multisensory Teaching: Accommodating Each Learner's Best Ways of Processing: https://tinyurl.com/yuedmr64
BulletMap Academy: https://bulletmapacademy.com/
Learning Specialist Courses:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/
Executive functions and Study Skills Course: https://tinyurl.com/n86mf2bx
Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Dyslexia at Work: www.dyslexiawork.com
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https://learningspecialistcourses.com
https://bulletmapacademy.com
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#51: Revamped SATs: How the New Format Affects Students' Executive Functioning
In this episode, Erica and Darius unpack the upcoming SAT overhaul. What's changing, and why? How will it impact students with learning differences and executive function? We explore the pros and cons of timed testing, the role of test accommodations, and innovative ways assessments can empower neurodiverse minds. Join us for an insightful discussion on the past, present and future of the SAT - and what this transformation could mean for students everywhere.
Links:
Executive Functioning Assessment: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
One to one sessions with Dr. Warren: https://learningtolearn.biz/
One to one sessions with Darius:www.dyslexiawork.com
Executive functions and Study Skills Course: https://tinyurl.com/n86mf2bx
BulletMap Academy: https://bulletmapacademy.com/
Learning Specialist Courses:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/
Executive functions and Study Skills Course: https://tinyurl.com/n86mf2bx
Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Darius Coaching Dyslexia at Work: www.dyslexiawork.com
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#55: Nurturing Executive Functioning Skills in Modern Organizations
In this episode of "The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast," Erica and Darius engage in a dynamic discussion about applying executive functions in educational and organizational contexts. They cover the transformative impact of working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility on both individuals and groups. Highlights include exploring the roles of educators as facilitators, the reflection of executive functions in effective meeting strategies, and the importance of recognizing diverse processing styles in teams. Additionally, they discuss practical methods for strengthening executive functions and the use of diagnostic tools. This episode offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to enhance collaborative and cognitive skills in learning and working environments.
Links
Student Processing Inventory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Individual Processing Inventory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Executive Functioning Competency Screener: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Comprehensive Dyslexia Screener: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
BulletMap Academy: https://bulletmapacademy.com/
Learning Specialist Courses:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/
Executive functions and Study Skills Course: https://tinyurl.com/n86mf2bx
Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Dyslexia at Work: www.dyslexiawork.com
Brought to you by:
https://goodsensorylearning.com
https://learningspecialistcourses.com
https://bulletmapacademy.com
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