Brain Matters Newsletter - Vol. 2, No. 13 - April 1, 2016
Snakes and the Brain

The Judeo-Christian story of the Garden of Eden tells us that the devil, disguised as a snake, tricks Adam and Eve into eating of the forbidden fruit on the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. However, a recent study suggests that early, long-term exposure to snakes may have actually influenced the evolution of the human brain. Perhaps it's not just a story, after all. Read more...
 

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This infographic explains two basic thinking modes: Diffuse and Focused. This post appeared in the journal Teaching Strategies. 

The concept is covered in depth by Barbara Oakley's still fabulous and still #1 MOOC, Learning to Learn. I never tire of citing her course.
  Podcast: My Interview on The Perkins Platform  

Dr. Brian Perkins runs a live Internet radio show on topics of interest to educators. He recently interviewed me about my book, leadership in education and our new project, Learningtogo Academy online. You can catch my recorded interview and browse his many other interesting sessions on his site. Listen to podcast...


Coming Soon! The Learningtogo Radio Show

Thanks to Dr. Perkins, I've discovered how to set up my own live radio show. I've already lined up a list of guests and we'll be announcing our schedule soon.

Our focus will be on best practices in educational neuroscience. If you know someone who would be a great guest - or you would like to be interviewed - please get in touch . 



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What's on Margie's Bookshelf?
 101 Prompts for a Writer's Journal-Reflecting on the Identity of the Writer
by Trish O'Connor
Why I like it
As a writer and a learning professional, I know how valuable the practice of journaling can be for clarifying your thinking and inspiring creativity. Trish O'Connor teaches people how to write and she put some of her best exercises in this little gem. Give yourself 101 days to better writing.

 
 
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Brain Matters 2016 Conference Nov 8-9, 2016 - Brain Matters 2016 Conference: The Mind-Body Continuum

In our next Brain Matters Conference, we're exploring what I call the mind-body continuum. Where does our mind stop and our body begin? How does our mind control our body? How does our body affect our mind? Read more...


International Mentoring Association _IMA_ April 13-15 at Auburn University

 

Perhaps nothing is more important that developing tomorrow's leaders. At the IMA conference I'll be joining learning professionals who specialize in developing mentoring programs. I always enjoy this intimate, focused conference. And this year, the location on a college campus gives it an extra special feeling. My friend Dr. Lois Zachary, one of our headline speakers at Brain Matters 2015, is delivering the keynote, so that's another reason to attend.