Mix up learning: reflections on a Seth Godin post

Seth Godin has posted a really interesting graph comparing amount of information with the way that the information is delivered:

Seth’s Blog: The bandwidth-sync correlation that’s worth thinking about

Seth is a marketing specialist and his article reflects this focus – but what if we apply this graph to our brain friendly learning interactions?

Here’s the graph:

One aspect of brain friendly learning is presenting information in a variety of ways to help more learners get ‘it’ more deeply.

• How can you introduce ‘real time’ (synchronous) elements into a distance learning (asynchronous) programme?
• How can you introduce ‘asynchronous’ elements to a classroom based programme?
• How can you mix high density (loads of content) and low density (short, small, chunks)?

Worth thinking about…

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