Saturday, October 24, 2009
Muscles and the brain
Some very exciting connections between moving your muscles - exercise - and increased capacity to learn.
Dr John Ratey has written a book called Spark that explores the connection between exercise and brain performance. His web site has a must see video - 'brain gains' .
"Exercise doesn't make you smarter but it puts the brain of the learner in the optimal position for them to learn."
A school in Naperville, IL (Naperville Central High School) has worked with Dr Ratey and the PE Department is at the forefront of the school's academic success.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Digital Natives
Another post that fits in both my Brain and my Family blog. Check it out on the family side.
Labels:
digital immigrants,
digital natives,
Jukes,
Prensky
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