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The Talking Youth Work PodcastHow to Support Learning with Dr. Barbara Oakley, season 4, episode 7
Hello Dear Listeners,
In this episode we had the absolute pleasure (and a bit of a "starstruck" moment) of talking to Dr. Barbara Oakley, a professor of engineering, researcher, and the mind behind some of the most popular online courses on the planet, including the famous “Learning How to Learn” and “Mindshift”.
Youth workers, often pride themselves on creating engaging, social, and beautifully designed non-formal learning experiences, but Dr. Oakley poses a slightly uncomfortable question:
Are the methods we cherish really helping our learners retain information, or are they just distracting them from gai...
2026-02-2445 min
Progressively IncorrectS5E15: Barbara Oakley on Constructivism vs. Learning ScienceIn this episode, I sit down with Barbara Oakley—engineer, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in the science of learning—to talk about why so much instruction still misses the mark, what “good teaching” looks like when you take cognition seriously, and what’s at stake if we keep defaulting to methods that feel … Continue reading S5E15: Barbara Oakley on Constructivism vs. Learning Science
2026-02-0246 min
Chalk & TalkWhy students struggle in math and how to fix it with Barbara Oakley and John Mighton (Ep 61)In this episode, Anna is joined by two familiar guests, mathematician and founder of JUMP Math, Dr. John Mighton, and learning expert and bestselling author Dr. Barbara Oakley. They discuss their new Coursera course, Making Math Click: Understanding Math Without Fear, what learning science reveals about how students learn math, and why practice and worked examples play such a critical role in building math confidence.
They discuss schemas, give some cautionary advice about using manipulatives and concrete-pictorial-abstract approaches, and explain why moving quickly from concrete to abstract matters. They describe what’s at stake when math education fa...
2025-12-191h 08Chalk & TalkWhy students struggle in math and how to fix it with Barbara Oakley and John Mighton (Ep 61)In this episode, Anna is joined by two familiar guests, mathematician and founder of JUMP Math, Dr. John Mighton, and learning expert and bestselling author Dr. Barbara Oakley. They discuss their new Coursera course, Making Math Click: Understanding Math Without Fear, what learning science reveals about how students learn math, and why practice and worked examples play such a critical role in building math confidence.
They discuss schemas, give some cautionary advice about using manipulatives and concrete-pictorial-abstract approaches, and explain why moving quickly from concrete to abstract matters. They describe what’s at stake when math education fa...
2025-12-191h 08
The ThoughtStretchers PodcastHow Free Speech Builds a Better Brain With Barbara OakleyIn this episode of the ThoughtStretchers podcast, host Drew Perkins talks with Dr. Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor of engineering and co-instructor of the celebrated Learning How to Learn course, to discuss her critical opinion piece: Censorship Hurts Our Brains: Why Neuroscience Confirms the Importance of Free Speech. They dive deep into the neural mechanisms behind free expression, the challenges facing K-12 education, and the dangers of sacrificing liberty for perceived order. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode Watch on YouTube Show Notes & Main Discussion Points: Neuroscience and Free Speech: Dr. Oakley explains...
2025-12-0356 minThe ThoughtStretchers PodcastHow Free Speech Builds a Better Brain With Barbara OakleyIn this episode of the ThoughtStretchers podcast, host Drew Perkins talks with Dr. Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor of engineering and co-instructor of the celebrated Learning How to Learn course, to discuss her critical opinion piece: Censorship Hurts Our Brains: Why Neuroscience Confirms the Importance of Free Speech. They dive deep into the neural mechanisms behind free expression, the challenges facing K-12 education, and the dangers of sacrificing liberty for perceived order. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode Watch on YouTube Show Notes & Main Discussion Points: Neuroscience and Free Speech: Dr. Oakley explains...
2025-12-0356 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferBarbara Oakley: The Neuroscience of Free Speech and the Death of Real LearningEngineer and author Barbara Oakley joins Frank Schaeffer to explore how censorship damages the brain, why education is broken, and how real thinking can save democracy._____https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learnhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/barbara-oakley-how-free-speech-amp-cognitive-flexibility-save-democracy_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on...
2025-11-071h 19
Teaching in Higher EdMetaphors, Free Speech, and How We Learn with Barbara Oakley, with Barbara OakleyBarbara Oakley shares about her course, Speak Freely, Think Critically, and gives practical advice about teaching on episode 592 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
If you look at free speech from a historical and neuroscientific perspective, you can get a much better sense of people’s motivations and the continuing patterns that we see through history of people being really pro free speech until it affects them.
-Barbara Oakley
Really intelligent people find it very hard to be flexible, to change their mind.
-B...
2025-10-1649 min
SupportED Learning PodcastEpisode 9 – Dr. Barbara Oakley on How the Brain Learns, AI in Education & Fixing How We TeachIn this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, host Dr. Joe Sebestyen welcomes Dr. Barbara Oakley, world-renowned educator, author of A Mind for Numbers, and co-creator of the global course Learning How to Learn.Once convinced she could never do math, Dr. Oakley shares how her unlikely path from language learner to engineering professor reshaped her understanding of how the brain learns. Together, they explore the neuroscience behind effective learning, the overlooked value of practice and structure, and why teacher preparation programs must evolve to reflect modern research.Dr. Oakley also offers a...
2025-10-1648 min
Transform Your TeachingMetaphors that Stick with Dr. Barbara OakleyHow can teachers use brain science to design more effective lessons? What do metaphors, working memory, and even a “quadrapus brain” have to do with student learning? In this extended episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Barbara Oakley, author of Uncommon Sense Teaching, about how metaphor and clear direct instruction help both “race cars” and “hikers” learn more deeply.Please take this opportunity to fill out our end-of-the-year survey. This survey should take 5-10 minutes, and your responses are anonymous. If you would like to be entered for the Uncommon Sense Teaching drawing, you can share your name an...
2025-09-1940 min
Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical ProfessionalsEP. 375 - Dr. Barbara Oakley: From Military to Engineering, Learning, Altruism & Public Speaking InsightsDr. Barbara Oakley: From Military to Engineering, Learning, Altruism & Public Speaking InsightsToday my guest is Dr. Barbara Oakley, a distinguished professor of Engineering. She didn’t start there, though. She spent time in the military before embarking on a career in industry, which ultimately led her to academia. I’m curious to learn more about learning Russian, going back to school to study Engineering, the "pathologies of altruism", and the ways in which speaking has benefited her. To get in touch with Dr. Oakley, visit https://barbaraoakley.com/
2025-09-0331 min
The Super Daddy ClubThe Science of Learning How to Learn: Overcoming Barriers with Dr. Barbara OakleyLet us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your commentsIn this enlightening episode, seek to understand the science of how we learn with world-renowned expert Dr. Barbara Oakley. A Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University, best-selling author, and teacher of the world’s most popular massive open online course (MOOC), “Learning How to Learn,” she has helped millions develop effective strategies for mastering new skills. Dr. Oakley conducts research on learning, cognition, and educational practices, bringing insights from neuroscience and psychology into the classroom to help you ov...
2025-06-271h 01
GOTO - The Brightest Minds in TechHow to Learn: Unlocking the Brain's Secrets • Barbara Oakley & Charles HumbleThis interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereProf. Dr. Barbara Oakley - Professor of Engineering at Oakland University & Author of Numerous BooksCharles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & ConsultantRESOURCESBarbarahttps://barbaraoakley.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraoakleyhttps://twitter.com/Barbara97881398Charleshttps://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.socialhttps://linkedin.com/in/charleshumblehttps://conissaunce.comDESCRIPTION
2025-04-1146 min
USTART | ҰСТАЗДЫҚҚА ҰМТЫЛЫСBarbara Oakley: What is the best technique for learning?Striving for Teaching — we share stories about individuals who have dedicated their lives to teaching.
Each interview contains stories of mentors who are performing the noble but challenging task of teaching with great honor.
Our next guest is Barbara Oakley, a renowned scientist and professor who has revolutionized the field of cognitive learning. She is the creator of the Learning How to Learn course, which has been completed by over 2 million people. In this interview, Professor Oakley answers the question: What is the best technique for learning?
Learning How to Learn Course: https://academia.kz/kz/course/52
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2024-12-151h 00
Greatest MindsHow to Rewire Your Brain and Learn Anything: Barbara OakleyWhat if you could take a red pill and unlock your brain's full potential to learn anything? Okay, maybe not that dramatic, but rewiring your brain is absolutely possible!This week, we’re joined by Barbara Oakley - engineer, educator, and one of the most influential voices in the science of learning. From her time in the military to becoming a global expert, Barbara’s life is filled with stories that’ll make you rethink how you approach learning.At 26, Barbara made a bold decision to switch gears entirely and get into electrical engineering - a fiel...
2024-12-1151 min
Introverted Entrepreneur#580: Pathological Altruism and Personal Growth with Dr. Barbara OakleyIn this episode, I talked with Dr. Barbara Oakley, a professor of engineering and the creator of one of the world’s largest online courses, Learning How to Learn. We discussed pathological altruism, learning how to pivot, understanding the motivation behind our actions, knowing when to stay or quit, and so much more. Get ready for an insightful and reflective conversation.
Connect with Dr. Oakley at https://barbaraoakley.com
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2024-09-041h 26
Educators Among UsEpisode 70 - The Art and Science of Learning: An Interview with Dr. Barbara OakleyDr. Barbara Oakley, a professor at Oakland University, has lived an amazing life as a lifelong learner and educator. She is a prolific author and has created the third most popular Massive Open Online Course (MOOK) in the world. In this podcast, she shares her unique journey and insights as an educator. She emphasizes the importance of providing energetic encouragement to educators and the adventures they face in their work. Dr. Oakley discusses the impact of a teacher who used active and cooperative learning approaches combined with traditional methods to help students learn. She also...
2024-08-1247 min
Book Summaries 2024Mindshift Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential Barbara OakleyWhether you’re unhappy at work, interested in another field, or worried your job will become obsolete, it’s never too late to make a career change. Barbara Oakley asserts that whatever your age or occupation, you can have a mindshift, which means opening up new opportunities through transformative learning. In Mindshift, she writes that it’s possible to overcome perceived barriers—such as age, imposter syndrome, or a lack of money—and gain new skills so you can reinvent yourself.Oakley is proof that it’s possible to make a big change and flourish despite presumed weaknesses...
2024-05-2001 min
Book Summaries 2024Mindshift Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential Barbara OakleyWhether you’re unhappy at work, interested in another field, or worried your job will become obsolete, it’s never too late to make a career change. Barbara Oakley asserts that whatever your age or occupation, you can have a mindshift, which means opening up new opportunities through transformative learning. In Mindshift, she writes that it’s possible to overcome perceived barriers—such as age, imposter syndrome, or a lack of money—and gain new skills so you can reinvent yourself.Oakley is proof that it’s possible to make a big change and flourish despite presumed weaknesses...
2024-04-2801 min
Why Lead?0070 - Master Any Skill: The Ultimate Guide to Learning How to Learn ft Barbara OakleyDive into a journey of transformation with Barbara Oakley, from struggling with basic math to becoming a renowned engineering professor, and discover the secrets to mastering any skill. This episode isn't just a story; it's a blueprint for turning your biggest challenges into your greatest strengths. Barbara shares groundbreaking insights on the neuroscience of learning, the power of habits, and the crucial role of sleep in mastering new skills. Whether you're looking to overhaul your learning strategy, enhance your leadership skills, or simply find more meaning in your daily tasks, Barbara's insights will guide you to a more enlightened...
2024-04-021h 08
Code for Thought[EN] Learning How to Learn (and Teach) - Barbara OakleyWith her online course 'Learning How to Learn' (and companion book 'A Mind for Numbers'), Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor in engineering, reached many of us who - like myself - wanted to improve the way we learn, adopt new technologies or get into complex subject areas. Many researchers, PhD students, post-docs teach themselves how to program while trying to get their thesis or work done. But how do you go about it. I hope this interview gives some food for thought on how to get better with learning (and teaching).https://barbaraoakley.com Ba...
2024-02-0635 min
Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni PodcastDr. Barbara Oakley, Engineer, Professor, Author“Really great leaders oftentimes will surround themselves with people who have contrary opinions who have differing sorts of thoughts.”
Dr. Barbara Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. Barbara was a captain in the U.S. Army, a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers, a radio operator in the South Pole, and the author of 8 books. She is also the creator and instructor of Learning to Learn, the most popular Massive Open Online Course ever with over one million enrolled stud...
2024-02-041h 19
Results & RelationshipsBarbara Oakley on Critical Thinking and LearningBarbara Oakley and I converse about Critical Thinking and Learning - recorded for those it might help. Barbara is the creator of Uncommon Sense Teaching, Learn Like a Pro, Learning How to Learn, and many other courses, books, talks, and business presentations. Want to learn more from Barbara? Here's a great start https://coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn https://barbaraoakley.com Books mentioned in this conversation The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Fei-Fei Li https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-See-Curiosity-Exploration-Discovery/dp/B0...
2024-01-281h 24
Human Nature with Roni FouksEp. 45 - Barbara Oakley: The Dark Side of EmpathyIn today's episode, I spoke with Barbara Oakley about her work on pathological altruism and the dark side of empathy. Our discussion began by delving into Barbara's unique background and experiences, gaining valuable insights into her journey. As the conversation unfolded, we addressed society's blindspot for pathological altruism, unraveling the Christian roots at the heart of our assumption that empathy for the weak and victimized is always good. The darker facets of empathy took center stage as we explored its potential for destructiveness in contexts such as codependency and abusive relationships. Our exploration extended to the cultural...
2024-01-271h 11
Future Learning Design Podcast(Un)common Sense Teaching - A Conversation with Dr. Barbara OakleyProfessor Barbara Oakley is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. Barbara’s research has been described as “revolutionary” in the Wall Street Journal. She is New York Times best-selling author who has published in outlets as varied as the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Her book A Mind for Numbers, on effective learning in STEM disciplines, has sold over a million copies worldwide.
Together with Terrence Sejnowski, the Francis Crick Professor at the Salk Institute, Barbara co-teaches Coursera’s “Learning How to Learn,” one of the world’s most...
2024-01-0756 min
Marti Oakley & TS RadioTaking off the rose-colored hospice glasses Marsha Joiner w Barbara Page guestAnother mysterious death by toxic drug cocktail, starvation and dehydration. As our vulnerable and innocent loved ones are taken from us in the dead of the night under the guise of hospice compassionate care – the Government stands by and does nothing to stop these murders! Where is JUSTICE? Where is the outrage?Our guest Barbara Page in 2016 solved the case against her Dad, Bill Page as she witnessed the crime unfold in front of her where Nurse Evil was determined to find a vein in spite of the pain she caused Mr. Page. Barbara begged her to st...
2023-11-301h 31
Marti Oakley & TS RadioTaking off the rose-colored hospice glasses Marsha Joiner w Barbara Page guestAnother mysterious death by toxic drug cocktail, starvation and dehydration. As our vulnerable and innocent loved ones are taken from us in the dead of the night under the guise of hospice compassionate care – the Government stands by and does nothing to stop these murders! Where is JUSTICE? Where is the outrage?
Our guest Barbara Page in 2016 solved the case against her Dad, Bill Page as she witnessed the crime unfold in front of her where Nurse Evil was determined to find a vein in spite of the pain she caused Mr. Page. Barbara begged her to st...
2023-11-301h 31
The Coursera PodcastLearning About Learning with Barbara OakleyWe sat down with Dr. Barbara Oakley, whose research on the relationship between neuroscience and social behavior has been described as “revolutionary” by the Wall Street Journal.
Dr. Oakley shares practical advice on tackling daunting subjects and beating procrastination, debunks misconceptions about limits on learning, and reveals how to cultivate a lifelong learning mindset.
She also illuminates the inspiration behind her online course Learning How to Learn, taken by more than 3.6 million students from nearly every country in the world.
Interested in exploring Dr. Oakley’s course? With Coursera Plus, you’ll have unli...
2023-10-1131 min
Modern Fire Instructor PodcastHarnessing the Science of Procedural Learning with Barbara OakleyMaster the skill of learning effectively and transform your life with insights from Barbara Oakley, an acclaimed professor and best-selling author. Harness the power of your brain as we delve into the science of learning, unraveling the role of procedural learning and the crucial importance of sleep in absorbing new knowledge. Get ready for a fascinating discussion where we tackle the problem of procrastination and highlight the value of active learning, interleaving, and repetition in strengthening those synaptic connections.Join me as we explore the impact of stress on learning and the surprising ways it can be...
2023-09-121h 27Modern Fire Instructor PodcastHarnessing the Science of Procedural Learning with Barbara OakleyMaster the skill of learning effectively and transform your life with insights from Barbara Oakley, an acclaimed professor and best-selling author. Harness the power of your brain as we delve into the science of learning, unraveling the role of procedural learning and the crucial importance of sleep in absorbing new knowledge. Get ready for a fascinating discussion where we tackle the problem of procrastination and highlight the value of active learning, interleaving, and repetition in strengthening those synaptic connections.Join me as we explore the impact of stress on learning and the surprising ways it can be...
2023-09-121h 27
Market Proof Marketing: Home Builder Marketing InsightsEp 295: Utilizing Meaningful Information to Create Impactful Content with Barbara WrayMarket Proof Marketing · Ep 295: Utilizing Meaningful Information to Create Impactful Content with Barbara WrayIn this episode, Kevin Oakley sits down with Barbara Wray, the Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth at Wick Marketing. Barbara shares an inside look at their nationwide study of new home buyers and shares the process that led them to inspect the attitudes, aspirations and motivations instead of just looking at the demographic. They discuss the results from the survey and share their thoughts on both the positive and negative outcomes as well as the results that builders should pay the most attention to.
2023-08-0743 min
Chalk & TalkEp 7. How to excel in math and other tough subjects with Barbara OakleyJoin Anna Stokke as she interviews Dr. Barbara Oakley, an engineering professor whose work focusses on the relationship between neuroscience and social behaviour. She is an expert on learning tough subjects and has written several books for teachers and students that detail science-based techniques for learning.
They cover learning techniques such as chunking and deliberate practice. They explore why being a slower learner may not necessarily be a drawback and consider whether it’s possible to catch up on math skills later in life. Dr. Oakley shares some effective study techniques and offers strategies for overcoming procrastination.
2023-05-1858 minChalk & TalkEp 7. How to excel in math and other tough subjects with Barbara OakleyJoin Anna Stokke as she interviews Dr. Barbara Oakley, an engineering professor whose work focusses on the relationship between neuroscience and social behaviour. She is an expert on learning tough subjects and has written several books for teachers and students that detail science-based techniques for learning.
They cover learning techniques such as chunking and deliberate practice. They explore why being a slower learner may not necessarily be a drawback and consider whether it’s possible to catch up on math skills later in life. Dr. Oakley shares some effective study techniques and offers strategies for overcoming procrastination.
2023-05-1858 min
Principal Center RadioBarbara Oakley & Beth Rogowsky—Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn
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About the Author
Barbara Oakley, PhD, is the bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers and a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her research involves bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Dr. Oakley is an internationally recognized expert on learning and on creating high-quality online materials for massive open online courses (MOOCs). With Terrence Sejnowski, she teaches...
2023-03-0637 min
Emotional Balance Sheet with Paul FennerBarbara Oakley – Learning How to Learn: Insights for Parents on How to Help Their Kids LearnHow can parents help their kids make the most of their studying time? And why is it okay for kids not to like their parents when it comes to studying? Barbara Oakley is a distinguished engineering professor at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior—a focus that has driven her curiosity about how people, especially kids, learn how to learn. As a parent who struggles with getting their kids to study, Barbara reminds us that it's okay for our kids not to like us when...
2022-12-1555 min
Mission To The Moon #สรุปหนังสือเรียนรู้อย่างไรให้เข้าใจทุกเรื่อง? กับ Barbara Oakley ต้นแบบของ ทอย DataRockie | MM Remaster EP.101“Barbara Oakley” อดีตนักเรียนธรรมดาที่เกลียดวิชาคณิตศาสตร์เป็นพิเศษ แต่หลังจากศึกษา “วิธีการเรียน” อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพจากคนที่ประสบความสำเร็จมากมาย เธอก็กลับมาเรียนอีกครั้งในวัยยี่สิบกว่า จนคว้าปริญญาเอกด้านวิศวกรระบบได้ในที่สุด และเธอก็ได้นำ “เคล็ดลับ” ความสำเร็จนี้ไปสร้างเป็นคลาสเรียนยอดนิยมใน Coursera และเขียนเป็นหนังสือ เรื่อง “Learning How to Learn” เรียนรู้อย่างไรให้เรียนรู้ทุกเรื่องได้ตลอดชีวิต
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วันนี้ อั้ม ศุภกร จะมาพูดคุยกับ “คุณทอย กษิดิศ สตางค์มงคล” เจ้าของเพจและเว็บไซต์ “DataRockie” ในเรื่องบทเรียนที่เขาได้เรียนรู้จาก Barbara Oakley และนำมาปรับใช้จนประสบความสำเร็จ
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รับฟังเรื่องราวและบทเรียนจาก The Master พร้อมๆ กันได้ในรายการ MM Remaster EP. นี้
2022-11-0926 min
The Atlas Society Presents - Objectively SpeakingThe Atlas Society Asks Barbara OakleyJoin CEO Jennifer Grossman for the 116th episode of The Atlas Society Asks where she interviews Engineering Professor Barbara Oakley about her work in the field of cognition and learning. Oakley's rather distinguished academic career belies a life of adventure in which she has worked as a translator on Soviet trawlers, a radio operator at the South Pole Station in Antarctica, a teacher in China, and an Army officer in Germany. She has written books like "Uncommon Sense Teaching" and "Mindshift," but has also explored spheres of ethics with her books "Pathological Altruism" and "Evil Genes." Listen as Barbara O...
2022-08-111h 03
Bring It In | The Future of Work, Jobs, and Education#81: Barbara Oakley — Author of “Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn,” Engineer, Professor at Oakland University, and Fmr. Army CaptainHundreds of institutions, both online and offline, claim to offer quality educational experiences and expose you to the best learning techniques available.
According to Barbara Oakley, most of these groups are nothing more than scams.
For the past 30 years Barbara has focused all of her research on the relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. Published in outlets such as the National Academy of Sciences, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, where her work has been called “revolutionary.”
Barbara has had a varied career, starting in the U.S. Army and even...
2022-04-2028 min
Elevate with Tyler Chesser - The Real Estate Podcast for Investing, Mindset and Personal DevelopmentE254 Barbara Oakley - Understanding Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology to Maximize Your Investment PortfolioBarbara Oakley, PhD is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. She created and teaches Coursera – UC San Diego’s “Learning How to Learn,” one of the world’s most popular massive open online course with over three million registered students, along with other popular “Top MOOCs of All Time.” Barb is also a New York Times best-selling author.
Tyler and Barb’s discussion centered around investing in yourself through learning, why it’s important for real estate investors to know more about neuroscience a...
2022-04-121h 08
Orașul VorbeșteOrașul Vorbește cu autoarea Barbara Oakley: "Trebuie să construiești structuri neuronale pentru a învăța orice"Descoperim în Oraș câteva tehnici de învățare de la unul dintre cei mai cunoscuți specialiști americani în domeniu. Este vorba despre Barbara Oakley, autoarea volumului „Mindshift. Învață să înveți altfel”, publicat în România la Editura Curtea Veche. Cu un traseu de viață spectaculos care a forțat-o să își exploreze mereu capacitatea de învățare, Barbara Oakley, care a fost prezenta în România în aceste zile, i-a povestit colegei noastre Francesca Rusu cum își pot remodela oamenii mintea și cum pot alege strategiile pentru a-și atinge scopurile.
Reporter: Francesca Rusu.
Producător: Gabriela Mitan.
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2022-03-2905 min
Roll With The PunchesLearning How To Learn | Barbara Oakley, PhD - 314With so many things to learn in life, it's kind of interesting to me to realise that learning HOW to actually LEARN is also a thing. It's a thing that Barbara Oakley has devoted much of her learning to and so I burrow into her brilliant mind in this episode to pull out some knowledge and science for myself (and you). There's so much more I want to learn and I'm excited at the prospect of better understanding the process, which in itself fascinates me. I fire some questions at Barbara such as 'why did...
2022-03-151h 05
Audrey Lawrence | The Self Disruption ShowAudrey Lawrence chats with world-renowned thought leader Dr. Barbara Oakley from MindshiftAudrey Lawrence is honored to speak with one of the most prolific professors of our time, Dr. Barbara Oakley. "The New York Times called her work revolutionary, I call her my hero!" Learn what technique Dr. Oakley uses to help her with her own success and beat procrastination, and how to manage hurdles to learning, to help you hit your goals, from the hugely popular class and books Mindshift and Learning How To Learn.
2021-12-1529 min
Tone up a Lot of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessMind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) - Barbara OakleyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)Author: Barbara OakleyNarrator: Grover GardnerFormat: UnabridgedLength: 7:04:16Language: EnglishRelease date: 10-26-2021Publisher: Penguin AudioGenres: Self Development, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology, MathematicsSummary:The companion book to COURSERA®'s wildly popular massive open online course 'Learning How to Learn'
Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you a...
2021-10-277h 04
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 145: How To Raise A Better LearnerDr. Barbara Oakley, author of Uncommon Sense Teaching, delivers the best ways to get ahead in academics based on her research in education, neuroscience, and teaching. Is memorizing helpful or a waste of time? Who can procrastinate and get away with it? How can we help our teens be better learners?Full show notesGetting teens to sit down and practice math can feel impossible. We go around in circles trying to convince them to practice the algebra portion of the SAT, or nag them after school to finish their calculus homework before turning on...
2021-07-0427 min
Launch School PodcastS3E1: Barbara Oakley on Learning How to Learn & How Fundamentals Make All the DifferenceIn today's episode, Launch School students Jenae and Mandy interviewed Barbara Oakley. Dr. Oakley is no stranger to Launch School students — her Learning How to Learn course is a required part of the preparation to being a student! The conversation has many gems, including what it’s like being a woman in STEM and how programming is a form of art.
She generously shared her own journey of learning how to learn, why “follow your passion” is actually not great advice, why taking your time greatly impacts your learning, and why programming is one of the best examples...
2021-06-151h 07
Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis#194: Dr Barbara Oakley - Learning How To LearnBarbara Oakley, PhD, PE is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and Coursera’s inaugural “Innovation Instructor.” Her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. Dr. Oakley’s research has been described as “revolutionary” in the Wall Street Journal—she has published in outlets as varied as the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. She has won numerous national teaching awards, including the American Society of Engineering Education’s Chester F. Carlson Award for technical innovation in engineering education.
Together with Terrence Sejnowski, she c...
2021-06-041h 09
60 Mindful MinutesPro Strategies for Lifelong Learners with Barbara Oakley & Olav ScheweFor episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode132/ Description Some people never stop learning. They are endlessly curious about the world and all the ways we can understand and experience it more fully. As someone who identifies as a lifelong learner, I'm interested and invested in ways to learn better and retain more. Turns out there is a ton of neuroscience and cognitive psychology research behind how to upgrade our learning. In their new book, Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything, Dr. Barbara Oakley and O...
2021-06-0154 min60 Mindful MinutesPro Strategies for Lifelong Learners with Barbara Oakley & Olav ScheweFor episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode132/ Description Some people never stop learning. They are endlessly curious about the world and all the ways we can understand and experience it more fully. As someone who identifies as a lifelong learner, I'm interested and invested in ways to learn better and retain more. Turns out there is a ton of neuroscience and cognitive psychology research behind how to upgrade our learning. In their new book, Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything, Dr. Barbara Oakley and O...
2021-06-0154 min
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney#248 Dr. Barbara Oakley - Unveiling the Science Based Tools to Learn Like a ProDr. Barbara Oakley is going to help you learn like a pro! In this conversation Dr. Oakley will uncover the science based tools to become better at anything. Dr. Oakley is a professor of engineering and co-created and taught Learning How To Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects, the world's most popular online course. Barbara also has a new book Learn Like a Pro: Science Based Tools to Become Better at Anything. Get ready for a fascinating conversation on becoming a better learner! Episode Notes Watch on YouTube Subscribe to...
2021-05-301h 12
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney#248 Dr. Barbara Oakley - Unveiling the Science Based Tools to Learn Like a ProDr. Barbara Oakley is going to help you learn like a pro! In this conversation Dr. Oakley will uncover the science based tools to become better at anything. Dr. Oakley is a professor of engineering and co-created and taught Learning How To Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects, the world's most popular online course. Barbara also has a new book Learn Like a Pro: Science Based Tools to Become Better at Anything. Get ready for a fascinating conversation on becoming a better learner! Episode Notes Watch on YouTube Subscribe to...
2021-05-301h 12
Teaching PythonLearning How To Learn with Barbara OakleyThis week, Kelly & Sean chat with Barbara Oakley, author of the upcoming books Uncommon Sense Teaching and Learn Like a Pro. Together, we talk about everything from learning Russian to the ways that the brain processes information and how teachers can best help students learn.
Barbara Oakley is a professor of engineering, former Russian translater on Soviet fishing trawlers, Antarctic researcher (where she met her husband), author, MOOC creator, and so much more. Kelly and Sean talk to her about the ways that our brain learns and retains knowledge, and how we can use that mechanism to...
2021-05-181h 04Elevate with Tyler Chesser - The Real Estate Podcast for Investing, Mindset and Personal DevelopmentE159 Barbara Oakley - Learning How to Learn EffectivelyBarbara Oakley, PhD is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. She created and teaches Coursera – UC San Diego’s “Learning How to Learn,” one of the world’s most popular massive open online course with over three million registered students, along with other popular “Top MOOCs of All Time.” Barb is also a New York Times best-selling author.
Tyler and Barbara’s discussion focused on how to think independently and learning how to learn. Highlights include:
Why you should ditch your allegiances
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2021-05-111h 06
Dare to LearnBarbara Oakley | Hackeando el AprendizajeBarbara Oakley es educadora, escritora e ingeniera, Co-Facilita el MOOC de “Learning How to Learn” en Coursera, es autora de 8 libros, y actualmente es Profesora de Ingeniería en la Oakland University.
Barbara Oakley nos platica cómo la neurociencia contribuye a un aprendizaje real y más profundo, nos cuenta qué es Mindshift y del poder que tiene para transformar tu vida personal-profesional y a tu organización, además nos da tácticas de aprendizaje súper interesantes.
Si te gustó el episodio, ¡Síguenos para más conversaciones que potencian tu liderazgo!
2021-01-0453 min
The Nelda PodcastBarbara Oakley, Ph.D., Anyone Can Master Any SubjectOnce upon a time, Dr. Barbara Oakley was a self-described math and science hater—and failing. She gave up on education and joined the army after high school. But while serving in the military, she realized that her lack of math and science skills were going to hold her back and she revisited higher education. Her subsequent success was a revelation. Oakley ultimately went on to earn two undergraduate degrees, a Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering, a Doctorate in Systems Engineering, and even became fluent in Russian. Oakley’s journey from failing student to bilingual PhD inspired her to d...
2021-01-0149 min
Provocative Enlightenment with Eldon TaylorMindShift With Professor Barbara OakleyOriginally aired December 17th 2017.
Barbara OakleyProfessor Oakley’s work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become. Dr. Oakley shepherds us past simplistic ideas of “aptitude” and “ability,” which provide only a snapshot of who we are now—with little consideration about how we can change.
Dr. Barbara Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her books Mindshift and A Mind fo...
2020-12-2853 min
Provocative Enlightenment Radio20-1228-MindShift with Professor Barbara OakleyProfessor Oakley’s work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become. Dr. Oakley shepherds us past simplistic ideas of “aptitude” and “ability,” which provide only a snapshot of who we are now—with little consideration about how we can change.
Dr. Barbara Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her books Mindshift and A Mind for Numbers a...
2020-12-2852 min
The Jim Rutt ShowCurrents 020: Barbara Oakley on Teaching FluencyBarbara Oakley talks to Jim about fluency across domains, understanding-centered learning, education evolution, online learning, and much more...
In this Currents episode, Jim and Barbara Oakley start by talking about her eclectic background & career, then go on to talk about her article, How I Rewired My Brain to Become Fluent in Math: how a liberal arts person learned advanced math and became an engineering professor, fluency across domains, understanding-centered learning & the limits of procedural understanding, cultural-based education differences, slow educational evolution, online education, primary vs secondary biological learning, the direct instruction education method, the role of confidence in learning, comparing learn...
2020-12-1748 min
Brief Audio BookLearning How To Learn (How To Succeed In School Without Spending All Your Time Studying) by Barbara Oakley, Terrence Sejnowski [Self-Growth] {#224} #BriefAudioBook - 5 November 2020Learning How To Learn by Barbara Oakley, Terrence Sejnowski
[Self-Growth] {#224} #BriefAudioBook - 5 November 2020
Learning How To Learn
How To Succeed In School Without Spending All Your Time Studying
Barbara Oakley, Terrence Sejnowski
15 min read
overview
What does it take to learn? How come you find it difficult to understand some subjects? These are questions that are bound to plague your mind, especially if you have difficulties understanding some things. The key to knowing is learning, and the...
2020-11-0415 min
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive FunctionEp. 115: Barbara Oakley, Ph.D. - Learning as a Gift, Skill, and ChoiceSend us a textNothing is more invigorating than watching a young mind at work. Fascinated by curiosity and deeply enthralled in untangling its pieces, learning brings joy and satisfaction to both the teacher and the learner. But how does one make sure that the learner falls in love with learning? How much of that is the responsibility of an educator versus a parent versus a student himself? And what are the ways to lay out a blueprint for increasing learner autonomy and locus of control so that it directly influences a student’s personal achievement?
2020-07-0943 min
GrizzTech TalksAn Interview with Barbara Oakley, Professor of Engineering at Oakland UniversityBarbara Oakley is a retired United States Army Captain, and holds degrees from both the University of Washington and Oakland University. After tackling Russian fishing trawlers and the South Pole, Dr. Oakley now spends her time as a professor of engineering at Oakland University, inspiring students in the classroom and online in one of the world’s largest massive open online courses.
In this week's episode, Dr. Oakley discusses what individuals can do to learn more effectively, based on her own experiences as a student.
You can learn more about Dr. Oakley on her website...
2020-05-2918 min
Conferencias Magistrales Fundación Rafael del PinoAprender cómo aprender. Barbara Oakley. Versión en españolEl 23 de enero de 2019 tuvo lugar en la Fundación Rafael del Pino la conferencia magistral de Barbara Oakley, catedrática de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Oakland, sobre cómo aprender.
La profesora Oakley inició su presentación recordando su vida y el desafío que supuso para ella el aprendizaje de las matemáticas cuando estaba en el colegio. El problema es que sus padres se movían constantemente de un lugar a otro de Estados Unidos. En todas partes, la educación solía ser muy parecida, excepto en el caso de las matemáticas. El aprendizaje...
2019-01-2858 minConferencias Magistrales Fundación Rafael del PinoAprender cómo aprender. Barbara Oakley. Versión en españolEl 23 de enero de 2019 tuvo lugar en la Fundación Rafael del Pino la conferencia magistral de Barbara Oakley, catedrática de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Oakland, sobre cómo aprender.
La profesora Oakley inició su presentación recordando su vida y el desafío que supuso para ella el aprendizaje de las matemáticas cuando estaba en el colegio. El problema es que sus padres se movían constantemente de un lugar a otro de Estados Unidos. En todas partes, la educación solía ser muy parecida, excepto en el caso de las matemáticas. El aprendizaje...
2019-01-2858 min
Conferencias Magistrales Fundación Rafael del PinoAprender cómo aprender. Barbara Oakley. English versionEl 23 de enero de 2019 tuvo lugar en la Fundación Rafael del Pino la conferencia magistral de Barbara Oakley, catedrática de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Oakland, sobre cómo aprender.
La profesora Oakley inició su presentación recordando su vida y el desafío que supuso para ella el aprendizaje de las matemáticas cuando estaba en el colegio. El problema es que sus padres se movían constantemente de un lugar a otro de Estados Unidos. En todas partes, la educación solía ser muy parecida, excepto en el caso de las matemáticas. El aprendizaje...
2019-01-2858 minConferencias Magistrales Fundación Rafael del PinoAprender cómo aprender. Barbara Oakley. English versionEl 23 de enero de 2019 tuvo lugar en la Fundación Rafael del Pino la conferencia magistral de Barbara Oakley, catedrática de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Oakland, sobre cómo aprender.
La profesora Oakley inició su presentación recordando su vida y el desafío que supuso para ella el aprendizaje de las matemáticas cuando estaba en el colegio. El problema es que sus padres se movían constantemente de un lugar a otro de Estados Unidos. En todas partes, la educación solía ser muy parecida, excepto en el caso de las matemáticas. El aprendizaje...
2019-01-2858 min
BBVA Aprendemos JuntosStrategies for being a better learner, Barbara OakleyBarbara Oakley is an engineering professor at Oakland University in Rochester and is a Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar in Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. She is director of the course ‘Learning to learn’ offered by Coursera, the largest online course in the world. Oakley is one of the international pioneers in the area of neuroeducation and winner of numerous teaching awards, such as the Chester F. Carlson Award from the American Society for Engineering Education. Oakley invites us to leave our comfort zone in order to develop new skills and work flexibly: “A quality that will help us to a...
2019-01-161h 06
BBVA Aprendemos juntosStrategies for being a better learner, Barbara OakleyBarbara Oakley is an engineering professor at Oakland University in Rochester and is a Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar in Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. She is director of the course 'Learning to learn' offered by Coursera, the largest online course in the world. Oakley is one of the international pioneers in the area of neuroeducation and winner of numerous teaching awards, such as the Chester F. Carlson Award from the American Society for Engineering Education. Oakley invites us to leave our comfort zone in order to develop new skills and work flexibly: "A quality that will h...
2019-01-161h 06
The Food For Fitness Podcast | Nutrition | Training | Lifestyle | Healthy LivingFFF 130: Learning How To Be A Better Learner - with Dr Barbara OakleyThis week, Scott and Barbara Oakley talk about how you can learn how to learn, why our learning ability tends to decline as we grow older, and some learning hacks you can to do learn more effectively. FFF 130:
2018-12-2041 min
Talks at GoogleBarbara Oakley | Learning How to LearnBarbara Oakley is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She has received many awards for her teaching, including the coveted National Science Foundation New Century Scholar Award. About the Book: Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a higher level of math competency, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating but inescapable field. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle with...
2018-12-041h 10
Le vital corps Salon#0049: Barbara Oakley on learning, changing professional gears + mitigating workaholic tendenciesProfessionally, Barb’s an award-winning professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her research focuses on bioengineering with an emphasis on neuroscience and cognitive psychology. She’s also the creator of the massively successful Learning How To Learn online course, which she teaches alongside legendary neuroscientist Dr. Terrence Sejnowski. Dr. Oakley makes the neuroscience of learning both practical and accessible for the rest of us.In today’s episode we talk a lot about learning and MOOCs, or for the uniniti...
2018-09-121h 30
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Barbara Oakley and Learning How To Learn - 211Dr. Barbara Oakley is an author, speaker, professor, engineer, and adventurer - take a look at her twitter page...she is “a female Indiana Jones.”Barbara is the author of numerous books two of which Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential (2017) and A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) [2014] have been translated into more than a dozen languages.Barbara has a cool educational background… Ph.D. in Systems EngineeringMaster of Science in Electrical and Computer EngineeringBachelor of Science...
2018-09-0659 min
Teach Me, Teacher#74 Learning How to Learn with Barbara Oakley, PhD (pt.2)Hello everyone! Today, we are learning how to learn with Barbara Oakley PhD, and giving away some FREE BOOKS! Barbara Oakley is an amazing advocate for learners of all ages, and has put together an amazing piece of work along side her partner on the project, Terrence Sejnowski, PhD. This book is all about understanding the brain and how it processes and remembers information, and putting it in a way that not only we can understand, but so can our students! A few of the points we hit on in this episode are: The importance of processing time Why...
2018-08-2028 min
Brave Writer67. (S4E25) Learning How to Learn | with Barbara OakleyWe recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Barbara Oakley, Ph.D., educator, writer, engineer, and perhaps most importantly, a female Indiana Jones!Barbara’s work focuses on the complex relationships between neuroscience and social behavior, and we think that any Brave Writer fan is also going to be a fan of Barbara’s newest book – Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens – which teaches kids and teens simple tricks for learning difficult subjects, even if they don’t feel like they’re “good stu...
2018-08-1340 min
Teach Me, Teacher#73 Learning How to Learn with Barbara Oakley, PhD (pt.1)Hello everyone! Today, we are learning how to learn with Barbara Oakley PhD, and giving away some FREE BOOKS! Barbara Oakley is an amazing advocate for learners of all ages, and has put together an amazing piece of work along side her partner on the project, Terrence Sejnowski, PhD. This book is all about understanding the brain and how it processes and remembers information, and putting it in a way that not only we can understand, but so can our students! A few of the points we hit on in this episode are: What the book is intended for...
2018-08-1332 min
onGRITWhat We Can Learn with Barbara OakleyBarbara Oakley, the author of Mindshift, offers a fresh perspective. She shares stories about people who buckled down and pursued what for them seemed like long shots, if their pasts were any indication of what they could be good at. We talk with Barbara about learning, grit, and the challenges people face when changing careers. And, in case you’re wondering, Barbara knows a lot about learning. She is the co-creator of the wildly popular Coursera Course Learning How to Learn. The course is the largest MOOC (which stands for “Massive Open Online Course”). It has totaled over two million enrollmen
2018-05-2639 min
The Knowledge Project#31 Barbara Oakley: Learning How to LearnJust when I start to think I’m using my time well and getting a lot done in my life, I meet someone like Barbara Oakley. Barbara is a true polymath. She was a captain in the U.S. Army, a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers, a radio operator in the South Pole, an engineer, university professor, researcher and the author of 8 books. Oh, and she is also the creator and instructor of Learning to Learn, the most popular Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) ever(!), with over one million enrolled students. In this fa...
2018-04-101h 34
Famous FailuresBarbara Oakley: From Flunking Math to Becoming an Engineering ProfessorBarbara Oakley defied the odds (and her early educators) by overcoming perceived weaknesses in math and science to become a professor of engineering at Oakland University. She’s also the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University, where she teaches two massive open online courses (MOOCs)—Learning How to Learn and Mindshift—with esteemed neuroscientist, Terrence Sejnowski. Oakley’s most recently published work, Mindshift, discusses overcoming learning “handicaps”—including the impostor syndrome or advancing age—by the simple, yet powerful, act of persistence. - Get your FREE copy of my e-book. Text O...
2018-03-0818 min
The SuperHuman Academy PodcastEp. 156: Dr. Barbara Oakley: Understanding Learning And How It WorksToday we are joined by Dr. Barbara Oakley. If that name sounds familiar, it should, because not only is she a professor of engineering at Oakland University, but she also teaches the world's largest and most popular online course, literally. It is called Learning How To Learn and has over 2 million students. You have probably also seen Barb's, as she told me to call her, Ted talk, which is a viral hit and definitely worth checking out. So, it is pretty obvious why I wanted to have Professor Oakley or Barb on the show. There is so...
2018-01-161h 04Provocative Enlightenment RadioMindShift with Professor Barbara OakleyProfessor Oakley’s work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become. Dr. Oakley shepherds us past simplistic ideas of “aptitude” and “ability,” which provide only a snapshot of who we are now—with little consideration about how we can change.
Dr. Barbara Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and the Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. Her books Mindshift and A Mind for Numbers a...
2017-12-0700 min
The Not Old - Better Show#130 Mindshift: Learning to Learn, Interview with Barbara Oakley, PhD#130 Mindshift: Learning to Learn, Interview with Barbara Oakley, PhD Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series Our guest today, Barbara Oakley didn't begin learning remedial high school algebra until age 26. Now she's a professor of engineering, a New York Times best-selling author, and instructor of one of the world's most popular massive open online courses, "Learning How To Learn," with nearly two million registered students. How did this happen? As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, and newest Inside Science programming, we are joined today via Skype with Dr Barbara Oakl...
2017-10-1122 min
The LEADx Leadership Show with Kevin Kruse#143: Do You Know How To Learn? | Dr. Barbara OakleyDr. Barbara Oakley co-teaches the world’s most popular course, “Learning How to Learn,” which is a Massive Open Online Course (or MOOC) with over 2 million students. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential.
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2017-09-2030 min
Sigma Nutrition RadioSNR #188: Barbara Oakley, PhD - How to Learn, Study & Get Better With ScienceBarbara Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. She is involved in multiple areas of research, ranging from STEM education, to Engineering education, to learning practices. Most recently, Professor Oakley has co-created and taught Learning How To Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects, the world's most popular online course. She also has written a number of books, including: 'A Mind For Numbers' and 'Mindshift'. In This Episode We Discuss: Focused mode vs. diffuse mode for thinking, problem solving and working Environments for productive learning: distractions, timelines and procrastination "Neu...
2017-07-2048 min
The Science of SuccessLearning How To Learn, Sleeping Without Sleeping & Hacking Your Brain To Become A Learning Machine with Dr. Barbara OakleyIn this episode we discuss learning how to learn, meta learning, how Salvador Dali and Thomas Edison practiced the art of “sleeping without sleeping” to hack their neural systems, the concept of Chunking - what the neuroscience says about it and how you can use it to become a learning machine, why “following your passion” is not the right thing to focus, and much more with our guest Barbara Oakley.
Barbara Oakley is an associate professor of engineering at Oakland University in Michigan. She has been described as the “female Indiana Jones” and her research adventures have taken her from Russian fishing...
2017-04-2758 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job146: Accessing Your Hidden Brain Potential with Dr. Barbara OakleyEngineering Professor Dr. Barbara Oakley gives her best techniques for making mindshifts, whether they are dramatic changes or small tweaks. You'll Learn: Why the Pomodoro technique’s 25 minutes of focus is indeed a magical number How you can make dramatic changes – and small tweaks – to improve your life How the imposter syndrome can actually be a strength About Barbara Barbara Oakley PhD., is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, San Diego; and Coursera’s inaugural “Innovation Instructor.” Her research involves bioengineering with a focus on the complex relationship between neurosci...
2017-04-2144 min
The Archive of Awesome146: Accessing Your Hidden Brain Potential with Dr. Barbara OakleyEngineering Professor Dr. Barbara Oakley gives her best techniques for making mindshifts, whether they are dramatic changes or small tweaks. You'll Learn: Why the Pomodoro technique’s 25 minutes of focus is indeed a magical number How you can make dramatic changes – and small tweaks – to improve your life How the imposter syndrome can actually be a strength About Barbara Barbara Oakley PhD., is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, San Diego; and Coursera’s inaugural “Innovation Instructor.” Her research inv...
2017-04-2145 min
Listen Up, Read With Ease With Full Audiobook | Business, Career SkillsMindshift by Barbara Oakley PhD | AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: MindshiftAuthor: Barbara Oakley PhDNarrator: Barbara Oakley PhDFormat: UnabridgedLength: 9 hrs and 50 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 04-18-17Publisher: Penguin AudioGenres: Business, Career SkillsSummary:Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become.At a time when we are constantly being asked to retrain and reinvent ourselves to adapt to new technologies and changing industries, this book...
2017-04-189h 50
The Magnetic Memory Method PodcastLearning How To Learn: On Altruism and Memory With Barbara OakleyAre you interested in learning how to learn at a higher level? I'm talking about mastering math, sailing through high-pressure exams and making the most of your study time. Every time you sit down to learn. If knowing how to do that sparks your interest, in this special interview, bestselling author and world famous video professor Barbara Oakley shares her best study and memory tips. Plus, as the author of some interesting works on human nature, you'll discover some of Barbara's most powerful insights about altruism and memory that you won't soon forget. ...
2016-10-041h 07The Magnetic Memory Method PodcastLearning How To Learn: On Altruism and Memory With Barbara OakleyAre you interested in learning how to learn at a higher level? I'm talking about mastering math, sailing through high-pressure exams and making the most of your study time. Every time you sit down to learn. If knowing how to do that sparks your interest, in this special interview, bestselling author and world famous video professor Barbara Oakley shares her best study and memory tips. Plus, as the author of some interesting works on human nature, you'll discover some of Barbara's most powerful insights about altruism and memory that you won't soon forget. ...
2016-10-041h 07
Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between UsDr. Barbara Oakley on reworking how you work to be at your most productiveWelcome to Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us, a weekly show with the luminaries of behavioral science. A very helpful "Best Of" replay tonight. Dr. Barbara Oakley has written an incredibly helpful book on learning how to learn math and science. But, yoohoo, math-loathers, this book -- and this show -- are about much more than that. Both the book and tonight’s show are about techniques you can start employing immediately that will show you how to do your work and your creative work more efficiently and ultimately more successfully and satisfyingly. The proo...
2016-09-121h 01Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between UsDr. Barbara Oakley on reworking how you work to be at your most productiveWelcome to Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us, a weekly show with the luminaries of behavioral science. A very helpful "Best Of" replay tonight. Dr. Barbara Oakley has written an incredibly helpful book on learning how to learn math and science. But, yoohoo, math-loathers, this book -- and this show -- are about much more than that. Both the book and tonight’s show are about techniques you can start employing immediately that will show you how to do your work and your creative work more efficiently and ultimately more successfully and satisfyingly. The proo...
2016-04-041h 00
Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux | Podcasts 3000-34993156 Pathological Altruism | Barbara Oakley and Stefan MolyneuxThe benefits of altruism and empathy are obvious. These qualities are so highly regarded and embedded in both secular and religious societies that it seems almost heretical to suggest they can cause harm. Like most good things, however, altruism can be distorted or taken to an unhealthy extreme. Pathological Altruism presents a number of new, thought-provoking theses that explore a range of hurtful effects of altruism and empathy.Stefan Molyneux and Barbara Oakley discuss the concept of Pathological Altruism, the biological science behind it, the unfortunate implications of wanting to feel like you’re doing good op...
2015-12-2052 min
The Art of Charm440: Barbara Oakley | Learning How to LearnYou don't have to be afraid of math (or anything) when you adapt techniques that make you excel at other things. "You can do way more than you think you can do." -Barbara Oakley The Cheat Sheet: Why is following your passion not always your best option? (10:35) Gaining smooth, practiced "chunks" of knowledge is invaluable in art, sports, math, language -- and even charm. (19:50) Is "mathphobia" a global phenomenon? (21:05) Why do we procrastinate, and what can we do to fend it off? (23:56) Learn how to get motivated instead of overwhelmed. (29:54) And so much more... Show notes at http://theartofcharm...
2015-09-0254 minAmy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between UsDr. Barbara Oakley on reworking how you work to be at your most productiveAmy Alkon's Advice Goddess Radio: "Nerd Your Way To A Better Life!" with the best brains in science.A very helpful "Best Of" replay tonight. Dr. Barbara Oakley has written an incredibly helpful book on learning how to learn math and science. But, yoohoo, math-loathers, this book -- and this show -- are about much more than that. Both the book and tonight’s show are about techniques you can start employing immediately that will show you how to do your work and your creative work more efficiently and ultimately more successfully and satisfyingly. The p...
2015-08-241h 00
Robb Wolf - The Paleo Solution Podcast - Paleo diet, nutrition, fitness, and healthThe Paleo Solution - Episode 249 - Barbara OakleyFeaturing guest: Prof. Barbara Oakley
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2014-12-091h 12
The Greed for Ilm PodcastEP 99 – Barbara Oakley, author of “A Mind for Numbers”Dr. Barbara Oakley intrigues us as she talks about her book, “A Mind for Numbers.” What better person to have on the Greed for Ilm podcast than a self proclaimed “confused in math” queen whom has transitioned into a current Professor of Engineering. I am so glad to have spoken to Barbara about many different... The post EP 99 – Barbara Oakley, author of “A Mind for Numbers” appeared first on Greed for Ilm.
2014-11-161h 09Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between UsDr. Barbara Oakley on reworking how you work to be at your most productiveAmy Alkon's Advice Goddess Radio: "Nerd Your Way To A Better Life!" with the best brains in science.A very helpful "Best Of" replay tonight. Dr. Barbara Oakley has written an incredibly helpful book on learning how to learn math and science. But, yoohoo, math-loathers, this book -- and this show -- are about much more than that. Both the book and tonight’s show are about techniques you can start employing immediately that will show you how to do your work and your creative work more efficiently and ultimately more successfully and satisfyingly. The p...
2014-10-201h 00