Summary of Rebecca Frost Cuevas's Course Design Formula

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The brain processes and stores information in long-term storage only if the information is good for us and our survival, so don’t worry if your brain can’t tell if new information is good to store or not. It’s safer to leave it out. Now, let’s see where learning actually happens! -> Learning is the process of adapting to our environment in ways that promote survival. The brain only wants to let new material into its long-term storage area if that new information promotes our well-being and survival. #2 The brain processes and stores information in long-term storage only if the information is good for us and our survival. Don’t worry if your brain can’t tell if new information is good to store or not. It’s safer to leave it out. #3 The brain processes and stores information in long-term storage only if the information is good for us and our survival. You need to present your learners with small, focused chunks of new information to make sure that this happens. #4 You need to present your learners with small, focused chunks of new information to make sure that the brain can process and store them.