Cognitive training

TrueLearn Acquires Picmonic to Expand its Digital Learning Footprint

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Education, Training, Continuing, University, Neuropsychology, Academic disciplines, Cognition, Educational psychology, Neuropsychological assessment, Cognitive training, Mnemonic, Cognitive science, Recall, Picmonic, Memory, Learning, TrueLearn, Picmonic, TRUELEARN, PICMONIC

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    A leading audiovisual learning platform, Picmonic has proven effective in helping learners master challenging concepts through the use of animated picture mnemonics.
  • Picmonic promotes memory retention by leveraging the well-documented memory palace technique, where bite-sized mnemonic video lessons are combined with recall questions in an active learning environment.
  • Picmonic opens up a whole new world of opportunity for us to layer animation and storyboarding into the TrueLearn experience.
  • Picmonic is an education company specializing in the creation of narrated audiovisual picture mnemonics to improve memory duration and learning.

Rap is a Martial Art & JimsWorld Team Up on Rare Knomads Podcast

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Cognitive training, Martial arts, Self-defense, Human activities, Articles, Human Nature

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grandmaster Studio is thrilled to kick off 2021 with their brand new podcast "Rare Knomads Podcast'' with hosts Rap Is A Martial Art and Jims World.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grandmaster Studio is thrilled to kick off 2021 with their brand new podcast "Rare Knomads Podcast'' with hosts Rap Is A Martial Art and Jims World.
  • The Rare Knomads podcast taps into the realms of spirituality and intimate escapades while also covering hilarious stories you've never heard before.
  • Rap Is A Martial Art, born as Philippe Prosper, is a Haitian-American known for bridging the gap between rap and martial arts.
  • Rap Is A Martial Art is the equilibrium of the Rare Knomads Podcast and creates a layer for deeper thought and spirituality.

Picmonic Launches Free Picture-Mnemonic Visual Creator Platform at EDUCAUSE 2020

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Education, Articles, Cognitive training, Educational psychology, Mnemonic, Learning management system, Picmonic, Educational technology, Flashcard, Educause

BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Picmonic, a popular research-proven study tool used by nearly 1 million healthcare students worldwide, has launched a free picture-mnemonic creator platform that enables anyone to create imagery-rich audio-visual flashcards for learning.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Picmonic, a popular research-proven study tool used by nearly 1 million healthcare students worldwide, has launched a free picture-mnemonic creator platform that enables anyone to create imagery-rich audio-visual flashcards for learning.
  • Attendees at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference on October 27-29 (virtual this year) are invited to attend an on-demand session to learn how to create picture-mnemonic flashcards using the powerful Picmonic creator platform.
  • Students appreciate the effectiveness of the Picmonic platform, and the ability to create their own Picmonics as well.
  • Educators can also make the Picmonic visual creator platform available to students for free by incorporating Picmonic in their learning management system (LMS).

'Garrison Weapons' Conjures a Blade Storm World's First Virtual Martial Arts Weapons Training Program from International Weapons Master David Garrison

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Combat sports, Cognitive training, Martial arts, Self-defense, Weapons training, Human activities, Human behavior, Articles

BARRINGTON, Ill., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Garrison Weapons ( http://garrisonweapons.com/ ) recently announced it had launched the world's first virtual martial arts weapons training program intended for martial arts schools and private individuals, under the tutelage of weapons master David Garrison.

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  • BARRINGTON, Ill., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Garrison Weapons ( http://garrisonweapons.com/ ) recently announced it had launched the world's first virtual martial arts weapons training program intended for martial arts schools and private individuals, under the tutelage of weapons master David Garrison.
  • "Pure martial arts are often mistaken for a hands-only discipline; but the fact is, martial arts have almost always included weapons training," said Master Garrison.
  • The Garrison Weapons' Martial Arts Weapons Program is currently offered as an introductory sale for only $875 (a savings of over $1,100 from regular price of $1,975).
  • Testimonials for Garrison Weapons training programs are already overwhelmingly positive:
    "Since implementing Garrison Weapons into my martial arts classes, there has been a new spark ignited with me and my students.

Lumosity Reveals the Brainiest U.S. Colleges for 2019

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Academic disciplines, Psychology, Articles, Cognitive training, Lumosity, Brain training, Mindfulness, g factor, Cognitive science

In addition, the study breaks down the college rankings by game, each of which targets a particular cognitive area.

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  • In addition, the study breaks down the college rankings by game, each of which targets a particular cognitive area.
  • Alongside this internal research, Lumosity runs the Human Cognition Project , an initiative that facilitates the cognitive science research of groups around the world.
  • Lumos Labs, maker of the world's leading brain training program, Lumosity, is on a mission to help people make the most of their minds.
  • Adaptive and research-based, Lumosity challenges a broad range of mental abilities, including memory, attention, math, vocabulary and mindfulness.