Learning

What is learning? Have you ever thought about it while you are constantly learning throughout your lives? Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa gives you a chance to think and learn the answer through its webinars that are available on YouTube and focus on educational technologies. Prof. Dr. Soner Yildirim gives the answer to that question. 

Educators say learning is a time-dependent development and progress in an individual's knowledge, skills and attitudes. However, this definition does not accept things that cannot be measured and observed as learning. So, learning can be briefly defined as a brain function. It occurs by systematic repetition. If the brain consumes a high level of energy, the information will be permanent; so repetition has a major role in learning process because it requires energy. What about online learning? Visual parts are the most remembered parts of a lesson because brain can process them easily and faster. So, visuals have to be used. Also, an online lesson must be more than 15 minutes and less than 30 minutes because in online lessons, brain tries to understand everything and focuses on all details. That situation makes the brain tired. To make the online learning process effective, interactive and economical, we have to design our lessons.  Do you need more details or do you just want to learn more? Check the webinar.