1. Professional Communications
Hemisphericity –
How I Learn
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2. Key Points Everyone uses both sides of the brain to perform tasks.
When learning is new, difficult, or stressful we prefer to learn in ways that relate to our hemispheric dominance.
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3. Key Points
It is helpful to understand our own hemispheric dominance so we 1) understand our own strengths and challenges in learning situations and 2) design presentations and publications that are impactful and resonate with broad audiences.
When making presentations to groups, it is important to address both sides of the brain in the presentation strategies.
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4. Key Terms
Hemisphericity – the body of research on the processing differences between the left and right sides of the brain.
Right hemisphere – the right side of the brain.
Left hemisphere – the left side of the brain.
Corpus callosum – a thick band of nerve fibers that connects the hemispheres of the brain.
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5. Hemispheric Dominance
Complete a hemispheric dominance inventory to identify your dominance.
Choose from one of the following links or google “hemispheric dominance inventory” to locate another quiz: .
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6. Hemispheric Strengths
Left-brain Strengths
Right-brain strengths
Language
Writing
Math
Logic
Analysis
Sequencing
Thinking in words
Focus on pieces/steps
Order
Discipline
Visual
Spatial
Nonverbal
Feelings
Intuition
Thinking in pictures
Imagination
Focus on “big picture”
Colorful
Creativity
Spontaneity
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7. Hemispheric Strengths
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8. Design a Flyer Design criteria Required elements
8.5” x 11”
Color or black and white
Portrait or landscape format
Creatively illustrates your hemispheric dominance
Required elements
Snappy headline
At least three hemispheric dominance strengths
Text elements
Images to support text
Proper citation of images
Edit work for spelling and grammar
Save file as “hemisphericity” in your student folder
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9. Presenting Your Flyer
Have a printed copy of your flyer so you can share it with a large group if needed.
Make notes of key points and questions on the back of your printed flyer.
You can sit in your seat or stand behind a podium, just don’t block the view of the flyer.
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