Past events
Trainings
Effective Teaching & Learning: Insights from Neuroscience
Uncover the powerful connection between neuroscience and teaching as Oakley shares practical strategies to enhance your instructional practices. Explore the latest research and evidence-based techniques that can revolutionize the way you teach and maximize student learning. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a leading expert in the field.
Discover Your Hidden Potential
Tap into your true potential with this enlightening webinar, led by Barbara Oakley. Gain practical tools and strategies to overcome limitations and unlock personal growth. Join us for a transformative session of self-discovery and success.
Workshops
Learning has evolved through history. Today, teachers face challenges due to online education and information availability. Discover how to overcome these obstacles with uncommon sense teaching, leaving remarkable impressions on students of all ages, fostering a lifelong love for learning.
Exhibition space, 2nd floor
Cultural Center
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10
Join Barbara Oakley, renowned educator and bestselling author, in this transformative workshop for senior executives. Adapt, grow, and thrive in a dynamic business landscape. Gain the tools to unlock your potential and confidently navigate change.
Barbara Oakley will guide your personal and professional growth through interactive sessions, discussions, and activities. Benefit from her research on learning and neuroplasticity as she shares practical insights and evidence-based techniques to overcome mental barriers and embrace new opportunities.
Colab
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10
Maximize learning and build lifelong educational skills with Dr. Barbara Oakley. She guides us through effective learning techniques, leveraging her neuroscience expertise, experience as an engineering professor and researcher, and coleadership of Coursera–UC San Diego’s renowned MOOC, “Learning How to Learn,” which attracted nearly a million students in its first year alone.
Colab,
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10
Discover the power of learner-centered methods in STEM education. Join Barbara in this workshop to learn practical research-based strategies for designing and teaching STEM courses. Overcome challenges like student resistance and unlock improved learning outcomes. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your students’ learning by integrating traditional and innovative techniques!
Colab
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10
Conferences
Maximize learning and build lifelong educational skills with Dr. Barbara Oakley. She guides us through effective learning techniques, leveraging her neuroscience expertise, experience as an engineering professor and researcher, and co-leadership of Coursera–UC San Diego’s renowned MOOC, “Learning How to Learn,” which attracted nearly a million students in its first year alone.
Carl Menger Socratic classroom
Academic Building, A-701
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10
Whether you’re an educator, student, parent, or professional, this fireside chat offers valuable takeaways to enhance your approach to education, work, and more.
In this fireside chat, Barbara Oakley will draw upon her extensive expertise in learning, neuroscience, and education to facilitate a meaningful conversation around the challenges faced by individuals who may be considered “slow learners” in various contexts. We will address common misconceptions, debunk stereotypes, and delve into strategies that can empower all learners to thrive.
Colab
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10
Don’t miss the chance to meet bestselling author Barbara Oakley at an exclusive event. Explore the secrets of learning, neuroscience, and personal development directly from the acclaimed expert herself. Engage in an interactive discussion and gain valuable insights. Save the date for this unforgettable opportunity to connect with Barbara Oakley and expand your understanding.
Carl Menger Socratic classroom
Academic Building, A-701
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10
Learn how to use your brain to improve well-being and boost self-confidence to help you find a purpose and hope in life. People who are engaged in learning new things feel better about themselves and have a greater ability to deal with stress.
By having an infinite mindset, you create positive feelings that motivate you to accomplish more things in life.
Colab
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10
Join us for a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of learning and mental well-being. Led by Barbara Oakley, an expert in learning strategies, neuroscience, and psychology, this event offers invaluable insights into maintaining mental health during challenging times. Gain effective learning techniques and enhance your mental resilience. Whether you’re a student, professional, or seeking to optimize your well-being, this event equips you with tools to flourish and maintain mental health. Don’t miss this transformative experience!
Colab,
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10