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Brain Research, Education and the Battle for Social Media Dominance

May 23, 2013

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Lisa Ellen Niver

in battle, brain research, education, Jewish Journal, Lisa Niver Rajna, Pinterest, science, Science Schmooze, Social Media

Does Brain Research say that Pinterest will win the battle for social media supremacy? The answer is Yes! In the social media battle, Pinterest may have what it takes to knock out the others. Visual focus means it speaks to our brains in a way the others don’t. Photos, not words, are the focus. No…
Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Learning

Mar 11, 2012

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Lisa Ellen Niver

in brain research, Digital Natives, learning, Marc Prensky, parenting, Partnering, questions, teaching, Who Cares?

Here is the beginning of my review of Marc Prensky’s book: Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Learning. Reading Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Learning by Marc Prensky was a fantastic experience. This book details the importance of real learning is our students. As a teacher, I am always looking to share connections with…