Dr Jen introduces us to the workings of the adolescent brain and the ways that it puts young people at risk by hindering their capacity to make safe decisions or not being fully developed enough to help young people keep themselves safe. You w

Working with the Adolescent Brain: Introduction episode

Oct 19th, 2019 7m 7s

Dr Jen introduces us to her course on Working with the Adolescent Brain, starting with an overview of the course content and introducing us to the knowledge, skills and strategies that educators can use to support young people to implement str

Roady Ready Program: Episode 8

Mar 24th, 2019 1h 9m

Episode 8 is the last chapter in the Road Ready course and Dr Jen focuses on how adolescents can use visualisation as a technique for keeping safe on the road. This episodes reviews hot cognition examples that young drivers may be faced with an

Roady Ready Program: Episode 7

Mar 23rd, 2019 1h 21m

In this episode Dr. Jen explains the dangers of stress for the developing brain and explores why it is so important for the "adolescent" brain not to succumb to overwhelming stress while driving. Dr. Jen talks about strategies that young driver

Excursion Risk Management: Episode 1

Mar 23rd, 2019 41m 25s

In this episode, Extra Credit Tutor Liz Fletcher talks about the value of excursions and taking students outdoors and providing them with immersive, hands on and authentic learning experiences. Incorporated within this concept is the need to ma

Roady Ready Program: Episode 6

Mar 19th, 2019 1h 26m

In this episode Dr. Jen explains how exercise and mindfulness can save the lives of young drivers. Self-regulation can be a difficult task for the "adolescent" brain but this episode will explain some of the ways that young people can practice

Roady Ready Program: Episode 5

Mar 18th, 2019 1h 9m

In this Episode Dr Jen teaches us about the neuroscience behind sleeping and what is known as "the sleep zone" She discusses ways that 'adolescents' can change their context to avoid accidents during the the sleep zone and the importance of get

Road Ready Program: Episode 4

Mar 10th, 2019 1h 6m

In this episode Dr. Jen talks about the issues around alcohol and drugs and their influences on the "adolescent" brain. Young people are more susceptible to alcohol and drugs, especially when it comes to their driving skills. Dr. Jen also deals

Excursion Risk Management: Introduction Episode

Mar 10th, 2019 11m 20s

Extra Credit Tutor Liz Fletcher gives you a welcome to the Extra Credit Academy and specifically welcomes you to the Excursion Risk Management course. This podcast gives an an overview of the course contents, highlighting the importance of giv

Road Ready Program: Episode 3

Mar 2nd, 2019 51m 6s

In this episode Dr. Jen tells us about the "adolescent" brain and it's reward seeking tendencies. Neuroscience tells us that when the reward outweighs the risk, it makes the "adolescent brain" behind the wheel of a car dangerous. Dr. Jen explai

Road Ready Program: Episode 2

Feb 8th, 2019 55m 41s

In this Episode Dr. Jen talks about the importance of working with the "adolescent" brain and not against it, teaching us that we can't change the "adolescent" brain, but can work with it to help young people make smarter choices. Dr. Jen intro

Road Ready Program: Episode 1

Feb 6th, 2019 1h 3m

Road Ready Chapter One is explained by Dr Jen in this episode. Learn about the neuroscientific insights into the "adolescent" brain and how understanding the developing brain can help young people to understand risk. Is knowing the risk enou

Road Ready Program Introduction Episode

Feb 6th, 2019 5m 27s

Fuel up with Neuroscience and learn about the Road Ready Program. This Introduction Episode will set the scene for the course and introduce you to Dr Jennifer Fraser who will be presenting the Road Ready course. Dr Jen will explain why it is s

Introduction to Extra Credit

Jan 10th, 2019 6m 4s

An introduction to Extra Credit and our online courses. Get to know Extra Credit and what we have on offer in our online courses, we chat about the elements that we have integrated into our courses including our Podcourses.

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