The Art, and Some Science, of Anchoring Learning

Presented by Kim Whiteside

Course preview:

According to recent brain science research and the results of 3D MRI scans, the adult brain can only hold about 2 – 4 new items of information in working memory at one time. After that, items tend to drop off and fade away--some never to return.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss concepts of Human Cognitive Architecture (HCA)

• Apply HCA to a current lesson or learning experience

• Explore the transformative potential of HCA in learning

Bio:

Kim Whiteside

Kim is a Workforce Instructional Designer at Metropolitan Community College where she creates both credit and non-credit courses. While there, she has developed over 75 courses, workshops and presentations on topics such as: online course design, cultural competency, and robotics. She’s facilitated local, regional, and national workshops for ATD Nebraska, ATD Regional Conference, Online Learning National Conference and National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development national conference. Those workshops include: digital pedagogy, learning needs assessment, and micro-credentialling. Her specialties are Competency-Based learning, course design, and virtual facilitation with fascinations in brain-based learning, constructivist learning theory, and cognitive load.

In her work, Kim applies over 30 years of experience in adult learning, training, and performance to design, develop, and deploy performance-enhancing learning experiences. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a master’s degree in adult learning from Drake University. She has earned certifications in virtual, instructor-led training, career coaching, prior learning assessment, Quality Matters online course review, and a master-level certification in instructional design from the Association for Talent Development.