In our last article, Make ’Em Laugh for Better Learning, we explored the brain-based advantage that humor brings to learning. We discovered the following positive effects of laughter. It
- releases tension
- transcends negative emotion
- illuminates content
- engages more brainpower
- aids memorization
- builds rapport.
Learning professionals, when considering laughter in learning, might protest, “I am not a joke teller.” Jokes are not, fortunately, the best way to get class