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Mindshift

Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

Barbara Oakley
Perigee, 2017

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8

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Personal and professional transformation is not only possible at any time of life, it’s easier than ever before thanks to new technologies. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley leverages stories from lifelong learners worldwide, insights from neuroscience and her own experience teaching online to show the benefits of adopting a learning lifestyle. By showcasing how people in various circumstances expanded their passions and made use of tools, such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Oakley offers practical guidance for tapping your potential. Her manual will be of particular interest to those who’d like to discover new talents and opportunities.

Take-Aways

  • Learning leads to positive personal and professional development.
  • “Chunking” and “mind mapping” can help you learn.
  • Take a long view of your career so you can identify the need for change and learning. Having two areas of expertise can help you mitigate fear of job loss and makes you more adaptable.

About the Author

Barbara Oakley, PhD, is a professor of engineering at Oakland University and Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar of Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. She teaches two popular MOOCs: ”Learning How to Learn” and “Mindshift.” 

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