I wanted to simply point you in the direction of a company called Posit Science. They are a credible source for Neuroscience. Attached below is is an article about Dr. Norman Doidge's book and an interview with him on Brain Plasticity. I have been receiving their Newsletters for about 2 and half years and there is always some great tidbits or "odds and ends" that seem to continue to grow or evolve my own brain. I like that Dr Doidge focuses on the "work out" of the brain for better function and longevity. It complements Sport of Mind Institute; we focus on the biology of "Efficiency" and "Creation" of Your Identity.
Thought I would share.... Enjoy,
DrRob
ps. for some encouragment and motivation listen to one of the very first "Train Your Brain to Create Your Identity" 90 Day Challenge - Graduate calls, go to: http://www.sportofmind.com/events.html and scroll to the bottom of page.
Brain Plasticity: A New Frontier For Education and Learning
- November 11, 2010 by Carrie Gajowski
Dr. Norman Doidge is the author of the book The Brain That Changes Itself and in this book, he reveals a fascinating look at how the brain can literally re-wire itself throughout the lifespan, even into old age. He shows how the brain is “plastic” and can change at any age, based on the stimuli it is being given. The brain is no longer thought of as “fixed” or “unchanging”. You literally train it in everything you do during your daily life. This is the concept of “Neuroplasticity”.Dr. Doidge researched this idea of “neuroplasticity” to find that miracles can and do occur as it relates to how the brain can function. Brains can be “re-wired” for success in school. It has been found that functioning can be restored in brains that have either declined because of old age or because of an injury to the brain. This is a fascinating new world to explore in the arena of human development and how people function in the world around them.
Dr. Doidge participated in an interview last spring on the topic of brain plasticity, which you can listen to online. Here are some of the discussion points from the interview:
- Part One: The concept of brain plasticity, what it means and how it works.
- Part Two: How our brains learn, how technology plays a role in the learning process and how it affects our brain and brain development.
- Part Three: An exploration of communication and the roles of computers, text messages and email messages today, including an interesting discussion of how we tend to keep information on technology outside of ourselves, rather than inside our heads.
- Part Four: Who can benefit from the concept of brain plasticity and how can it help education today?
