How we learn

DH sent me something very interesting today.  So I am putting it up to see if it's useful to my dear 6 readers.   It's an article from the New York Times on how we actually learn.  This is an excerpt from that article, and the link within it goes to a PDF of the research paper:

"These findings extend well beyond math, even to aesthetic intuitive learning. In an experiment published last month in the journal Psychology and Aging, researchers found that college students and adults of retirement age were better able to distinguish the painting styles of 12 unfamiliar artists after viewing mixed collections (assortments, including works from all 12) than after viewing a dozen works from one artist, all together, then moving on to the next painter. "

So, the game at the Rice Site, of Famous Paintings, is good for your brain!  There's a button down in the side bar so please go grab a link for your favorites.  You will love testing your brain there. 


The complete article  is HERE  , at the New York Times.