👉 The word "pelican" has become synonymous with cunning, stealth, and quick wit. In an educational setting, let's use this term to explore the idea of how our brains process information.
In the world of psychology and neuroscience, researchers have explored how certain parts of our brain are activated by different types of information. One fascinating study found that the brain processes visual information differently compared to auditory or tactile information due to specific areas being active. One day in a classroom setting, a teacher is about to teach her class about the human brain's "pelican" brains. She looks at each student with an innocent expression as she says, "You're all going to have to understand that when you learn something new, your brain's processing system changes." The next morning, one of the students, who had just learned a complex fact, suddenly became apathetic and uninterested in what was taught that day. The teacher suspects that this could be due to the change in brain activity as a result of her teaching. Now, imagine you're on a plane flying through the air when suddenly your phone buzzes with an urgent message from your boss asking for urgent updates on an important project. Your mind is on autopilot: "Oh my gosh, I just had this major breakthrough and now I'm supposed to update my boss on it right away!" You begin to panic as you realize that your brain is processing the information differently due to the change in your environment. So, here's how
