Most conference organizers see attendees as consumers of the conference’s information. Little thought is given to seeing attendees as active participants in their own learning and experience. 8 Myths That Restrict The Attendee Experience Here are eight conference presentation myths that you should avoid. Myth 1: The lecture or panel best serves all conference attendees. Reality: The lecture and panel are homogenized conference presentations that cause our brains to check out. The … [Read more...]
Education Myths That Shape Conferences
Conventional wisdom regarding traditional conference education is well-intentioned and misguided. Our accepted beliefs about what does and doesn't work in conference sessions are universal. We've always done it this way and no one has complained so it must be working. Today, cognitive neuroscience has created a new standard of proof. Most of what we thought was good education is directly opposed to how the brain operates. Most conference education actually obstructs learning. Using Brain … [Read more...]
Myths, Facts, Challenges And Tips With Learning From Lectures
Myth: Our minds are like sponges that just soak up information which creates learning. Many of us grew up believing that myth. We believed that we could sit in a lecture and the speaker's information would magically transfer to our brains. We thought we could automatically recall everything the teacher said. Without studying, our test scores proved differently. We could not recall at will what the teacher said. Fact: Learning is a complex process that requires more than listening. The … [Read more...]
Eight Conference Presentation Myths That Hamstring Attendees’ Learning
Most conference organizers see attendees as consumers of the conference's content and experience. Little thought is given to seeing attendees as active participants in their own learning and experience. Here are eight conference presentation myths that hamstring most attendees' learning that conference organizers should avoid. Myth 1: There is one single educational approach such as a lecture or panel discussion that best serves all conference attendees. Reality: Homogenized conference … [Read more...]
