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The following is a presentation by Dr. Gary Probst (author of this course) that explains the philosophy behind The Learning Wizard. This is the same presentation Gary gave at conferences like NADE, NJ/PA CRLA, and others.
The presentation consists of Microsoft Power Point slides. Each slide has additional notes attached to it.
Here are some of the titles of the slides in this presentation:
- What is learning?
- What is thinking?
- What is understanding?
- What causes a lack of understanding?
- What is the purpose of The Learning Wizard?
- What recent neuroscience discoveries apply to college-level reading and study skills?
- Why is the systems approach used to develop college-level reading and study skills?
- What is the Socratic Approach?
- How can one get into the study zone?
- How is intrapersonal communication used to stay in the study zone?
- 22 Retention Strategies.
- The AccuPlacer Test
- LASSI Scales
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- What do all college-level courses have in common?
- What is a definition concept map?
- What is a relationship identifying characteristics?
- What is a Comprehension Cognitive Map?
- What are the advantages of creating a Cognitive Network?
- Instructors Resources
- In-service Training
Two Versions There are two versions of this presentation available. Choose the one you prefer:
- Power Point file only: This is a single Power Point file about 2 MB in size.
- Power Point file with audio: This is the same as above but with the addition of an audio voice-over recorded by Dr. Probst. The download is about 26 MB.
Here are download instructions for the above files:
- Power Point file only: click here to download the file. After clicking on the link you can either "Open" or "Save" the file to your desktop. Tip: click on the slide to advance to the next one.
- Power Point file with audio: Click here to download the file. After clicking, select"Save" and save the file to your desktop. The file is zipped (compressed). After the download is finished, right click on the downloaded file (TLW_Presentation.zip) and select "Extract all" from the pop up menu. This will unzip, or extract, the files to a folder called "TLW_Presentation". Open this folder and run the Power Point file (_TLW_Presentation.ppx) by double clicking on it. Use your speakers or headphones to listen to the audio while watching the slides. Tip: the first click on the slide will stop the audio of that slide, while the second click will advance to the next slide.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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