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2 Short Videos about Neuroplasticity and Learning
6 Tips to Practice Your Virtual Staging Skills
“Reduce Zoom Fatigue with ‘Cameras-Off’ Learning Activities” Contributed by Kelly Pfeiffer
“Is Live Virtual Training Really Helping Learners?” Contributed by Jean-Paul Bayley
“Mammalian Brain Chemistry Explains Everything” – Slides by Loretta Breuning, PhD
Pocket Cards: 10 Super-Easy Health Tips for 2021 (reposted)
8 Frequently Asked Questions about the TBR-Virtual Edition Class
“Your Brain is Not For Thinking” by Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett
4 Suggestions for Learning – and Teaching – in a Virtual World
4 Differences Between the Virtual and In-Person TBR Classes
“Small Trumps Large When Training Online” by Jean-Paul Bayley
Take Charge of Your Learning! 9 Tips for Adult Virtual Learners
3 Things You Must Do for Successful Virtual Training from Cindy Huggett
“Follow-Ups” to the Aug. 11th Webinar (with Q&A Responses and Free Infographics)
Free Webinar: 6 Brain-Science Principles That Trump Traditional Training and Presenting
A Collection of Resources for Teachers, Trainers, and Parents of Virtual Learners
5 Tips for Interactive Webinars (reposted)
5 Considerations for Remote Class Delivery – Contributed by Torsten W. Hansen and Vispi Shroff
4 Virtual Classroom Management Tips – Contributed by Angela Johnson
6 Staging Tips for Facilitating Virtual Classes
“When Everything is Suddenly Virtual” Contributed by Jean-Paul Bayley and José Casal
“Silver Linings” by Journalist Lea Waters
How To Study Smarter, Not Harder: Video by Author Benedict Carey
“TBR, Psychological Safety, and C1-Connection Activities” Contributed by Jean-Paul Bayley
“Café Conversations Revisited!” Contributed by Nick Zingo
What You’ll Learn from Attending a “Training from the BACK of the Room” Practitioner Class (reposted)
10 Simple Steps for a Healthier You for 2020 (reposted)
Giving Back with “Training from the BACK of the Room” – Contributed by Nicole Fleming
Pocket Cards: 10 Super-Easy Health Tips for 2020 (reposted)
“Pop-Quiz Homework” for “Brain-Based Presenting” Webinar on Dec. 10th 2019
Learning and the Brain: 2 Short Videos on How We Learn
Brain-Based Presenting: Getting the Brain to Pay Attention (Free Webinar Dec. 10th 2019)
Brain-Based Presenting: Getting the Brain to Pay Attention (Free Webinar Dec. 10th 2019)
3 Tips for Using Company-Mandated Slides (reposted)
Using Images to Boost Learning (reposted)
You Said It But Did They Get It? How to Check for Understanding
Free Give-Aways from “Training from the BACK of the Room” (reposted)
Know Thy Brain! 3 Facts and 3 Challenges (reposted)
“Personal Reflection on Attending the TBR Practitioner Class” Contributed by Khurram Bhatti
Free Give-Aways from “Training from the BACK of the Room” (reposted)
Take a Stand! Connecting Learners to Learners and Learners to the Topic
“Grab That Spoon!” An Interactive Training Game for Summer Classes (reposted)
“Socrative: An Interactive Digital Tool” Contributed by Nick Zingo
7 Tips for Turning Listeners into Learners (free infographic)
How the Brain Learns: A Short Video from Forney ISD
What to Do when the Training is Over and the “Real Work” Begins (reposted)
Free Give-Aways from “Training from the BACK of the Room!”
Free Infographic: 5 Ways to Handle Difficult Questions
Interesting Questions from Webinar Participants
Pop-Quiz Homework for HRDQ Webinar Participants, March 20th 2019
Reposting the Free Infographics from the March 19th Webinar
Announcing the “Trainer Certification Course” to be Offered in Europe in 2019
Free Infographic: Got a Minute? 60-Second Activities to Revisit Content
Another Free Webinar: 6 Brain-Science Principles That Trump Traditional Training, Teaching, and Presenting
Brain-Based Presenting (free webinar): Warm-Ups and Follow-Ups for March 20th 2019
Using Images to Boost Learning
Free Infographic: 4 Group Management Tools
On My Bookshelf – 6 Brain-Based Books for the New Year (reposted)
How to Learn Better, Faster, Longer
Healthier You: 10 Simple Tips from “Walking on Sunshine” by Rachel Kelly (reposted)
Pocket Cards: 10 Super-Easy Health Tips for 2019 (reposted)
Free Infographic: Wake ‘Em Up! 7 Tips for Interactive E-Learning
Updated: What You’ll Learn from Attending a “Training from the BACK of the Room” Practitioner Class
Free Infographic: 9 Ideas That Will Make You a Better Teacher, Trainer, or Instructor
5 Easy Group Management Strategies (reposted)
Free Infographic: 7 Ways to Engage Resistant Learners
Making Connections with Postcard Partners from “The Ten-Minute Trainer”
4 Ways to Make Your Message Stick from “The Ten-Minute Trainer”
2 Free Infographics for You: The 4Cs and the 6 Trumps
Free Recording Link for “Brain-Based Presenting” Courtesy of InSync
Pop Quiz Homework for InSync Webinar Participants, July 24th 2018
Tips and Resources for Creating Interactive eLearning (reposted)
“Brain-Based Presenting: Getting the Brain to Pay Attention” – Free Interactive Webinar, July 24th 2018
“Anti-Patterns of Training – Part Two” Contributed by Jean-Paul Bayley
Introducing 3 TBR Certified Trainers and 5 Benefits from Attending “Training from the BACK of the Room”
“A Different Approach to Teaching” Contributed by Amir Peled
Announcing the May 2019 TBR and TCC Classes, Austin, Texas
How to Transform PowerPoint from a Lecture Tool into a Learning Tool
What to Do When the Training is Over and the ‘Real’ Work Begins (resposted)
Follow-Ups (Spaced Practice) for All “Training from the BACK of the Room” (TBR) Practitioner Classes
Know Thy Brain! 3 Facts and 3 Challenges (reposted)
“Novelty: Why It’s a Brain-Changer for Learners” Contributed by Kelly Pfeiffer
“6 Ways To Quit Bullet Points With Style” by Podium Wisdom (resposted)
Warm-Ups (Priming) for All “Training from the BACK of the Room” (TBR) Practitioner Classes
to Use Topic-Related Body Breaks (reposted)
Pop-Quiz Homework for IACET Webinar Participants, Feb. 1st 2018
IACET Warm-Ups and Follow-Ups for Free Webinar Feb. 1st 2018 (reposted)
Tips and Resources for Creating Interactive Webinars
5 Ways to Check for Understanding
IACET Interactive Webinar, February 1st 2018: “Brain-Based Presenting: Getting the Brain to Pay Attention”
Are We Sitting Too Much? (reposted)
On My 2018 Bookshelf: Some Great Books for the New Year
Pocket Cards – 10 Super-Easy Health Tips for 2018 (reposted)
What to Do When the Training is Over and the ‘Real Work’ Begins (reposted)
Enhancing ANY Learning Experience with Pocket Cards (Set 2) (reposted)
A Quick Guide to the 4Cs Map (reposted)
10 Things to be Thankful For (reposted)
Priming – Getting the Brain Ready to Learn (reposted)
5 Easy Group Management Strategies (reposted)
3 More Presentation Tools from “Brain-Based Presenting” (reposted)
What You’ll Learn from Attending a “Training from the BACK of the Room” Class
Got a Minute? 60-Second Activities to Revisit Content (reposted)
“How to Learn Faster” by ASAP Science
“How Smart Can We Get?” and Other Brain Videos
“You Are Not As Rational As You Think” by Yang Ao Wei
“Three Anti-Patterns of Training” Contributed by Jean-Paul Bayley
“How Playing a Musical Instrument Benefits Your Brain” by TED-Ed
5 Tips to Beat Summer Brain Drain (reposted)
When Your Message Matters: 4 Ways to Make It Stick
Follow-Ups for the “Training from the BACK of the Room” Class, July 2017, Arizona
One-Minute Openers and Closers (reposting)
Warm-Ups for the TBR Class, July 13th – 14th, Gilbert, Arizona
“Grab That Spoon!” A Fun Summer Training Game
The Walkabout: A Cool Way to Take A Summer Training Break
“How Technology Rewires the Brain” Revisited (and What to Do About It)
PowerPoint 3.0 Revisited (with a Give-Away)
“The Creative Process” – 10 Steps for Creating ANYTHING by Tiffany Shlain
Follow-Ups for the “Training from the BACK of the Room” Class, San Diego, April 2017
Know Thy Brain! 3 Facts and 3 Challenges
Active Reflection and Successful Learning
Pocket Cards (Set 2): 10 Easy Ways to Enhance ANY Learning Experience!
Warm-Ups for the TBR Class, April 6th – 7th 2017, San Diego
Pop-Quiz Homework for IACET Webinar Participants
IACET Webinar Warm-Ups and Follow-Ups for February 23rd 2017
Follow-Ups to the Training 2017 Certificate Program, San Diego
Warm-Ups for the Certificate Program January 27th – 29th 2017, San Diego
“Need a New Year’s Fix? Try Vic’s Top 10 Tips for Trainers” by Vic Bonacci
Making the Time for Spaced Practice
Pocket Cards: 10 Super-Easy Health Tips for 2017
“7 Brain Myths” by ASAP Science
“The Adaptable Mind” by Tiffany Shlain
“How Is Your Phone Changing You?” by ASAP Science
“Brain Power: From Neurons to Networks” by Tiffany Shlain
Neuroplasticity: A Short Video About Rewiring Your Brain
Why Is Attention Important? by “Hello Brain”
Your Brain and Memory by “Hello Brain” and “Head Squeeze”
Follow-Ups for the “Training from the BACK of the Room” Classes Held in Nashville, Tennessee
5 Easy Group Management Strategies
“The 4Cs of Brain-Based Learning, Agile-Style” by Christine Brautigam
3 More Presentation Tools from “Brain-Based Presenting”
Warm-Ups for the TBR Class, October 3rd – 4th 2016, Nashville, Tennessee
Pop Quiz Homework for HRDQ Webinar Participants
Free Webinar: Warm-Ups and Follow-Ups for August 31st 2016
Last TBR Trainer Certification Course for 2016: October 5th, Nashville TN
The 4Cs Design Checklist – Contributed by Christine Brautigam
“The 6 Trumps Bookmark” to go with “The 6 Trumps Guide”
Terrible Technical Talks (and How to Avoid Giving Them) – Contributed by Ed Buhain
3 Tips for Using Company-Mandated Slides
Creating Your Own “6 Trumps Card Set” with “The 6 Trumps Guide”
Follow-Ups to the “Training from the BACK of the Room” Classes Held in London, England
Draft Your Next Training Course with Ideas from TBR – Contributed by Luca Minudel
“5 Tips for Trainers” Slide Presentation Contributed by Emily Webber
“Training from the BACK of the Room” Podcast Contributed by Vic Bonacci
Follow-Ups to the “Training from the BACK of the Room” Classes Held In Orlando, Florida
Free Slide Design EBook from Bryan Paul Kelly
You Said It But Did They Get It? How to Check for Understanding
3 Ways to Engage All Audiences (No Matter What Your Topic Is)
Follow-Ups for the February 2016 Certificate Program, Orlando FL
The 4Cs Map: A Brain-Based Instructional Design and Delivery Model
Warm-Ups for the February 12th – 14th 2016 Certificate Program, Orlando FL
Certification Courses Added in Orlando and London, Spring 2016
“Café Conversations” Contributed by Nick Zingo
Teachers Trump! A 6 Trumps Workshop Contributed by Beverly Woolery
One-Minute Openers and Closers to Add Energy and Engagement to Your Training
“New Year, New You!” 10 Simple Tips from “Walking on Sunshine” by Rachel Kelly
3 Inspirational Gifts for the Holidays and 2016
Ken Robinson on Flourishing (An RSA Short)
“Helping Your Child to Be Successful in School” Contributed by Jeff Kinsella
“10 Things to be Thankful For” from Empowered Presentations
PowerPoint 3.0 (and a Free Give-Away!)
“The Science Behind How We Learn New Skills” by LifeHacker
“10 Things I Learned from Sharon Bowman” – Slides Contributed by Deborah Ward
“How Does the Brain Learn Best? Smart Studying Strategies” from MindShift
“6 Ways to Quit Bullet Points with Style” by Podium Wisdom
Follow-Ups to the October 2015 “Training from the BACK of the Room!” Class
Warm-Ups for the October 19th – 20th 2015 Train-the-Trainer Class
5 Great Take-Aways from “Training from the BACK of the Room!”
7 Ways to Engage Resistant Learners
How to Learn Anything Faster
17 Desk Stretches That Will Keep You Alive
5 Ways to Make Better Questioners
The 9 Best Study Tips from ASAP Science
A Blog Post about Blogging: For Anyone Who Wants to Create Great Content
Get Paid to Train or Speak: What Independent Trainers/Speakers Do
What to Do When the Training Day is Over and the “Real Work” Begins
Who’s Doing the Most Talking, Moving, or Writing?
“This is Water” by David Foster Wallace
5 Things About Your Brain That Will Increase Your Willpower
10 Facts about the Brain (to Help You Create a Better Website)
11 Things That Make You More Productive Than Coffee
5 Tips to Beat Summer Brain Drain
What Do We Need to Know? An RSA Short
The Backwards Brain Bicycle by “Smarter Every Day”
Why Do We Forget Names? And How Can We Remember Them?
Travel: The Ultimate Learning Experience
A Thinking Skills Match-Up Game for You
Gearing Up with Bloom’s: An Introduction to 6 Thinking Skills
Emotion Versus Logic: You’re Appealing to the Wrong Organ!
Networking Tips for Introverts (and Shy Folks)
Maximize Your Brain Power with Images by ImageThink
Branching Stories: Choose Your Own Learning
Putting It Off: How to Manage Procrastination
Follow-Ups to the March 2015 Super Session
Holding Onto What You’ve Learned
Topic-Related Body Breaks
Priming: Getting the Brain Ready to Learn
Got a Minute? 60-Second Activities to Revisit Content
Warm-Ups for the March 2015 Super Session
Sneak Peak at the March 2015 Super Session
How Technology Rewires the Brain
Friday Resolutions by Contributing Author Deborah Ward
How to Learn Things Super-Quick
Are We Sitting Too Much?
Spaced Practice: Big Changes from Small Steps
The Right to Pass
From Low Risk to High Risk
First Think It, Then Ink It
Change Takes Time!
Talk Less, Teach More!
What’s So Different About Gen Y?
Is the Web Driving Us Crazy?