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Scoop.it!
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Many neuroscientists characterize learning in the brain as a process of rewiring, with the strength of the synaptic connections between neurons being altered over time.
Via Kenneth Mikkelsen 
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Scoop.it!
The Wonderful World of Teaching, by Joe Wolf "In the spirit of April Fool’s Day, I thought it would be fun to consider several of the false — even foolish — beliefs that people often have about brains. Take a look at the six statements below and judge whether each is true or false – a learning fact or a learning myth. Then, after the brain break in the middle of the article, check out the answers. Enjoy. Via iPamba, juandoming
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Most neuroscientists accept that the brain computes by modifying its synapses, the links between neurons. On this view, the brain learns because experience molds it, rather than because experience implants facts. But experience does implant facts. We all know this, because we retrieve and make use of them throughout the day.