Brain Discoveries: The Neuroscience of Mind and Learning
TED-Ed's animated tour of memory, attention, sleep, and the learning brain.
1h 23m
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16
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This course includes:
- 1h 23m on-demand video (free)
- 16 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Understand what neuroscience says about attention and memory
- Connect brain science to everyday learning choices
- Explain phenomena like sleep consolidation and neuroplasticity
- Get a scientific foundation for the rest of your study toolkit
Official study guide
The complete 17-page companion book for Brain Discoveries: The Neuroscience of Mind and Learning, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.
Course content
2 sections · 16 lessons · 1h 23m- How much of what you see is a hallucination? - Elizabeth CoxPreview5m
- How stress affects your brain - Madhumita Murgia4m
- How playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita Collins4m
- How sugar affects the brain - Nicole Avena5m
- The benefits of a bilingual brain - Mia Nacamulli5m
- How the food you eat affects your brain - Mia Nacamulli4m
- What is dyslexia? - Kelli Sandman-Hurley4m
- The benefits of a good night's sleep - Shai Marcu5m
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About this course
TED-Ed's animated tour of memory, attention, sleep, and the learning brain. This curated learning path is organized into 2 modules and 16 lessons, taught by TED-Ed. MegaCourse adds structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.
Who this course is for
- Curious learners of any age
- Students who want the science first
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Licensing & attribution
License: YouTube Standard License
Source: Video lessons by TED-Ed.
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