Why We Sleep

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | 3:30PM–4:20PM | Sagamore Ballroom 5
Session Type: Professional Development
In this session, we will explore the surprisingly powerful role sleep plays in learning. Modern research reveals many other processes "awaken" during sleep, most concerning information processing. We will examine those other processes, discovering that the real reason we need to sleep is not to rest, but to learn.


Outcomes: Explore the concept of the opponent process model of sleep * Learn about the power of the "nap zone" and how a 26-minute afternoon rest produces a 34% boost in productivity * Learn about the role sleep plays in solving problems and consolidating information encountered during the day

Presenters

  • John Medina

    Developmental Molecular Biologist and Research Consultant, University of Washington

Resources & Downloads

http://educause.mediasite.com/mediasite/Play/9292112818344a70aa3adc230cd9daaf1d