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Active Learning Uses Less Brain Energy | San Jose News
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New research flips the script on brain energy: active problem-solving actually uses less brain power than passive learning. Scientists tracked neural activity and found that when you’re deeply engaged—connecting ideas, challenging concepts—your brain runs more efficiently. This challenges old assumptions that complex thinking always burns more energy. The discovery could reshape education and training by emphasizing active participation over passive absorption.
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