The Science of Learning, a Pirate's Perspective

Most learning experiences aren’t failing because of content—they’re failing because they ignore the system that has to do the learning. This session cuts through the noise and gets straight to the science. Drawing on real cognitive neuroscience, this session translates how the brain works into practical design decisions that inform us on how to use senses, focus, memory and so much more to create sustainable transfer.

Location Details:

• The event will be held at the Digital Discovery Zone in Scotiabank Plaza (40 King West).
• Please enter via the WINNERS street entrance on 9 Adelaide Street West (between Bay and Yonge, just east of the Scotiabank Plaza entrance).
• Take the elevators, found between the exterior and interior doors, to the 4th floor.

Speaker Biography

Lauren Waldman, Learning Scientist and founder of Learning Pirate Inc. is one of the first learning designers in the world to merge the operational function of the brain with cognitive theories to create large-scale learning designs. A rigorous learner herself 4x certified in neuroscience (Harvardx, Duke, Johns Hopkins, University of Michigan) former CLO, with a proven track record and impressive portfolio of designs, Lauren has implemented learning programs for ambitious organizational change initiatives, national sales and marketing launches, and large-scale onboarding programs, across a variety of industries (IT, Hospitality, Life Sciences, Automotive, Telecom) and for some of the best known organizations and non-profits in the world (Hilton Group, KPMG, Allstate, Red Cross, UNICEF)

She regularly shares her knowledge on conference stages, podcasts, webinars, and guest lectures at top academic institutions (Penn U, Harvard) etc, and is highly sought-after speaker, known for being funny, illuminating and full of practicality for her audiences.