Entries by Eric Jensen

The Amazing International Mind and Brain EXPO in Hong Kong

At Jensen Learning, we were the originators of the Learning Brain EXPO, and to our delight, other Brain EXPOs have popped up around the world. Now the first Hong Kong Mind/Brain EXPO is coming up we are excited to be a part of it!

Getting Priorities Right

What should your priorities be this year? From a personal standpoint, managing your health through good food, exercise, and stress management are pretty smart paths to follow. After all, if you’re not at your best, both you and your students miss out. From a professional standpoint, ensuring that students become strong learners should be a […]

Steve Jobs Resigns – His Last Commencement Address At Stanford

Steve Jobs resigned today from Apple because of ailing health. Here is a piece of the last commencement address he gave, at Stanford… “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got […]

Life-Saving News on Alzheimer’s Disease

My father turned 92 this year, so I thought I’d turn to a different topic. If there’s anything that puts fear into those over 40, it’s cancer. For those over 60, it’s the mental breakdowns, symbolized most by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. While many find treatments for cancer, few have been successful with Alzheimer’s disease. […]

Music Tickles the Reward Centers in the Brain

Your Music List Upgraded Music is a big part of our lives. But if you teach, there’s a chance, it’s an even bigger part of your student’s life. In this post, we’ll see if we can sharpen up your use of music. You’re likely to have a bit of time this summer to work on […]

Can Learning And Fun Go Together?

Master trainer Eric Jensen knows how to blend learning, solid research and fun for everyone. Here’s a quick visit to a recent training for Leander School District in Texas. Take a look at the engagement, the smiles and full participation that you get with every Jensen workshop. By the way, topics like “Teaching with Poverty […]