This document provides 3 tips for brain-friendly learning: 1. Learners need to connect new information to what is personally important to them in order to pay attention. 2. Using vivid imagery enhances retention for all types of learners since our brains process images well. 3. Informal learning environments are more engaging for participants and allow for collaboration, rather than formal settings that try to strictly control focus.

1. 3 Brain-Friendly
Learning Tips

2. Decide if the statement below
is fact or fiction, then click the
next slide to check the answer.
It’s not necessary to
connect to what’s
important about a
topic or how you could
use it as long as the
material is clear and
concise.

3. FICTION
Where we focus our
attention is dictated
by emotion. Unless we
see something as
emotionally relevant,
it’s nearly impossible
to pay attention to it.

4. Decide if the statement below
is fact or fiction, then click the
next slide to check the answer.
Vivid imagery
enhances retention for
all types of learners.

5. FACT!
Though variety is also
important, our brains
are naturally built to
process images so
concrete visuals are
very “sticky.” And that
includes vivid stories!

6. Decide if the statement below
is fact or fiction, then click the
next slide to check the answer.
Setting a serious tone
and creating a formal
environment helps
participants focus and
improves learning.

7. FICTION
Informal learning
environments are more
engaging for
participants. They allow
learners to learn from
and teach each other,
and to be active
participants in their
learning experience.

8. In summary...
• Help learners connect to what the content
means for them
• Use vivid imagery
• Create an informal learning environment

9. Now write down 1 thing you
can do to apply these
principles to your next
training!