Thursday, 22 May

In class

  1. Discuss the myth of multitasking and do a few activities to illustrate this point for yourself.

Assignments

  1. Complete the final exam intention survey.
Neuroscience research has shown that the ability to multitask is a myth.
Neuroscience research has shown that the ability to multitask is a myth.
Neuroscience research has shown that the ability to multitask is a myth.

Tuesday, 20 May

In class

  1. Use the time to finish perfecting your juggling and/or sport cup stacking. Your last day to test out will be on Thursday.

Friday, 16 May

In class

  1. Make your Unit 3 exam corrections.
  2. Watch Get Smart: Learning to Learn and see an incredible example of the Loci Method for our second memory hack.
  3. Use the Loci method to memorize 25 words in order.
  4. Juggle and/ or cup stacking.
  5. Take the Loci method quiz.

Assignments

  1. Read Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work p. 211 – 212.
The Roman philosopher Cicero is one of the first credited with using the Loci memory method.
The Roman philosopher Cicero is one of the first credited with using the Loci memory method.
The Roman philosopher Cicero is one of the first credited with using the Loci memory method.

Wednesday, 14 May

In class

  1. Take the Unit 3 exam on models of intelligence and brain development.
  2. Practice juggling and cup stacking and ask to be tested if you are ready.

Assignments

  1. Before the start of next class make a list in your notebook of five rooms in your house and five objects within each room. For example, I would begin with my bedroom and list the following objects: pillow, alarm clock, dresser, floor light, and door. Begin to memorize these rooms and objects in order.

Monday, 12 May

In class

  1. Discuss the neuroscience definitions of memory and recall.
  2. Learn Memory Trick 1: The Mneomic Peg System
  3. Practice juggling/and or sport cup stacking.
    • Testing will begin on Wednesday for those who are ready.
  4. Quiz: The Peg Method.

Assignments

  1. Review for the Unit 3 exam on Wednesday.