Plan your training for maximum impact!
Transform the way you teach, train, and facilitate learning with Angela Agresto's Brain Building Blueprints Flip Book—a dynamic, easy-to-use course development tool that simplifies lesson planning while ensuring engagement, interactivity, and retention. Whether you're a corporate trainer, classroom teacher, instructor, facilitator, or coach, this innovative flip book provides a brain-friendly approach to designing impactful learning experiences in just minutes.
Built around the 4Cs Brain-Based Instructional Design Model (inspired by master trainer Sharon Bowman), this flip book gives you instant access to ready-to-use learning activities that work for any subject, skill level, or learning environment—live or virtual.
4Cs BRAIN-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN MODEL
The 4Cs Model is a brain-based approach that enhances learning by following the natural way the brain processes and retains information -- by incorporating movement, talking, images, writing, breaks, and more. This flip book organizes activities according to these four stages, helping you effortlessly design effective training sessions.
C1 – CONNECTIONS
Before introducing new content, help learners connect to each other, to the instructor, and to their prior knowledge on the topic. This step is critical because activating prior knowledge makes learning more meaningful and increases retention.
C2 – CONCEPTS
Introduce new concepts and material through multi-sensory, interactive activities. Be sure to keep instruction short, engaging, and varied, use visuals, storytelling, movement, or hands-on experiences, and make learning fun and memorable. After all, the brain learns best when information is experienced in multiple ways.
C3 – CONCRETE PRACTICE
Reinforce new knowledge by allowing learners to practice using their new skills. Structure activities that allow learners to engage in review activities, teach others what they've learned, and applying the learning to new situations. By using new knowledge, brain connections and retention become stronger.
C4 – CONCLUSIONS
Wrap up learning with reflection and application activities. Include activities through which learners can summarize key takeaways, evaluate and celebrate learning, and develop action plans for real-world application. Each of these will help solidify learning and make it stick in the long-term.
HOW TO USE THE FLIP BOOK
Using Brain Building Blueprints is as simple as flipping through the pages!
- Step 1: Identify which 4Cs stage you need an activity for—Connections, Concepts, Concrete Practice, or Conclusions.
- Step 2: Flip through the corresponding section and choose an activity that fits your learners and setting.
- Step 3: Follow the step-by-step instructions, complete with timing estimates and material lists (if needed).
- Step 4: Implement the activity and watch your learners engage, interact, and retain more effectively!
EASY-TO-FACILITATE BRAIN BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Every activity is designed to align with how the brain learns best. For each activity described in the flip book, you'll find:
- Clear Step-by-Step Instructions – Includes detailed timing estimates so you can plan efficiently.
- Easy Set-Up & Materials List – If any materials are needed, they're clearly listed for hassle-free preparation.
- Time Estimates for Easy Planning – More than 50% of the activities take less than 5 minutes to implement!
The 4Cs Model is brain-based, meaning it enhances retention, engagement, and application of knowledge. Whether you're leading a workshop, running a classroom, or facilitating training, this flip book ensures you deliver memorable and effective learning experiences—with ease!
Take the stress out of lesson planning and create powerful, brain-friendly learning experiences with Brain Building Blueprints!
