Podcast notes It sounds counter-intuitive. Getting students to learn more by thinking about learning? Today, on episode #047, Todd Zakrajsek speaks with me about developing metacognition skills in our students. Todd Zakrajsek, Ph.D. Todd speaks at TEDxUNC Metacognition Todd's two unusually low grades in college Our brain as a smart phone Working out our brains Multitasking Music, sleep, and exercise Defining terms Tools Asleep app on iOS Android white noise app Logitech wireless presenter Help students draw less cognitive energy on exams by giving them a preview of what it will be like to take a test in your class Anytime you're surprised, stop and think about why you were surprised and what just happened. Next steps Attend one of the Lilly Conferences Read one of Todd's books The New Science of Learning: How to Learn in Harmony with Your Brain Learner-centered Teaching: Putting the Research on Learning into Practice Todd agrees to come back to Teaching in Higher Ed later this year to share about his new book: Teaching for Learning: 101 Intentionally Designed Education Activities to Put Students on the Path to Success Recommendations Bonni recommends: Dropbox's new commenting feature Todd recommends: f.lux Forest app Closing credits Celebrate episode 50 with us! Please call 949-38-LEARN and leave a message with a take-away you've had from listening to Teaching in Higher Ed, and a recommendation.