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.

Investment: US$15
Modality: Virtual

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.

Investment: US$15
Modality: Virtual

Workshops

"Neuroscientists have made enormous strides in understanding the brain and how we learn, but little of that insight has filtered down to the way teachers teach. Uncommon Sense Teaching applies this research to the classroom for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in improving education."
- Barbara Oakley

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.

Investment: US$80
Location:

Exhibition space, 2nd floor
Cultural Center
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10

Learning How to Change

"The Law of Serendipity: Lady Luck favors the one who tries."
- Barbara Oakley

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.

 

Investment: US$100
Location:

Colab
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10

Learning How to Learn

"Knowing about learning and how to learn effectively also helps you to approach life in a much more balanced way."
- Barbara Oakley

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.

Investment: US$80
Location:

Colab,
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10

Neuroscience Unleashed: Empowering STEM Educators

"Deficiencies of innate ability may be compensated for through persistent hard work and concentration. One might say that work substitutes for talent, or better yet that it creates talent."
- Santiago Ramón y Cajal

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!

Investment: US$40
Location:

Colab
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10

Conferences

Learning How to Learn

"Knowing about learning and how to learn effectively also helps you to approach life in a much more balanced way."
- Barbara Oakley

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.

Investment: US$25
Location:

Carl Menger Socratic classroom
Academic Building, A-701
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10

Fireside chat: Race Car vs. Slow Learners

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.

Investment: US$25
Location:

Colab
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10

Meet the Author: Barbara Oakley – Q&A, Book Signing & Informal Conversation

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.

Investment: US$50
Location:

Carl Menger Socratic classroom 
Academic Building, A-701
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10

Fireside chat: A Mind for Numbers & Mindshift

"We develop a passion for what we are good at. The mistake is thinking that if we aren’t good at something, we do not have and can never develop a passion for it."
- Barbara Oakley

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.

Investment: US$25
Location:

Colab
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10

Learning and Maintaining Mental Health During Times of Challenge

"It’s normal to sit down with a few negative feelings about beginning your work. It’s how you handle those feelings that matters."
- Barbara Oakley

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!

Investment: US$25
Location:

Colab,
First floor, Academic Building
Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle final), zone 10