New Brain – New You!

15 Big Ways the Internet 

is Changing Our Brain

Consider the impact of the Internet on your body and brain’s well-being.  An interesting blog article from OnlineCollege.org suggests ways computers and Smart Phones are changing us.   

Consider how these changes effect our physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being.  Reflect on ways we can utilize technology to enhance our life!

Exercise and Improved Learning (video)

Brain science produces results!   Exercise is essential!

Dr. John Ratey, author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, speaking to Steven Palkin on The Agenda TV program cites research and positive results of exercise on enhanced learning and effective remedy for attention deficit, aggression, mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. For a more complete discussion, listen to Dr. Ratey’s talk at Authors at Google.

Learning Revolution Evolves

Time to Accelerate Learning

Dr. Jeannette Vos

Jeannette Vos has revised her previous best selling The Learning Revolution book which set the standard for Accelerated Learning, the art and science of teaching and learning with the body brain fully involved.

View  videos on her website to grasp the unlimited learning potential we all have.

Learning Styles a Hoax?

Latest Research Suggests Much

Eric Jensen’s article cites research suggesting that Learning Styles may be more a myth than reality; makes one wonder about educational theory and practice based on learning styles.

Brain Research Helps Educators

Brains change based on experience…
Even students embedded in poverty!

Eric Jenson, author of 26 brain-based books connects teaching and learning to brain research. Eric has inspired people around the globe to use music, arts, physical activities, positive emotions, environment, engaging states, and other essential ways to help students of all ages and learning styles achieve their learning potential. He is a master teacher offering highly engaging books, articles, workshops and conferences involving people in the highly effective brain-based learning process. Sign up for a free monthly newsletter at JensenLearning.com.

Enjoy the movie, The Blind Side for a compelling story of a young man moving from poverty and illiteracy to living and learning success, emphasizing the adaptability of the brain when given a chance. This is a movie the whole family will enjoy.

Special thanks to Eric Jensen for inspiring me to put key learning ideas to movement as the Body-Brain Boogieman.