Sunday, March 15, 2015

Use it or lose it!

Do you find yourself skimming through information on your Ipad less thoroughly than you would if the information was printed in front of you in a document? You are not alone. Neuroscientists have revealed that humans use different parts of the brain when reading from a piece of paper than they do when reading from a screen.

The study also revealed that the more time we spend behind a computer, the more our brain starts to scan through information differently. So what does this mean for the part of our brain that has the capacity to become immersed in a good book? Basically - if you don't use it, you'll lose it.

To keep your deep reading brain alive, experts suggest putting aside a little time each day to pick up a book. And, no - your kindle does not count! This doesn't just apply for adults. Parents should make sure their children read this way from an early age to ensure this part of the brain develops properly.

At Learning Cloud we have always understood that people learn differently, and that some students much prefer to have a hard copy of their course at their disposal - rather than only being able to access information online. 

Therefore, 90% of our courses are available in hard copy, online, or as a mixture of the two. Our hard copies are sent via post at no additional charge to the student - so you don't have to feel penalised if you would like to learn through old fashioned correspondence.

To view our list of courses, visit our website or consult a careers advisor by calling 1300 650 569.

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