[senco-forum] Dr Bill Jenkins Lecture

In view of the recent discussions on Fast ForWord and the issues of reading
difficulties generally you may be interested in this lecture in London (also
Dublin and Cork)

The link is http://www.neuron.ie/lecture_wmj07.htm

How Neuroscience is Improving Reading and Language Skills.

A talk by Dr William Jenkins. 

The presentation will cover how the brain learns, illustrating brain
plasticity and neuroscientific interventions. He will show how learning
skills are developed using computer based interventions. He will identify
the key skills required to read effectively. Bill will refer to his
extensive collaboration with Dr Paula Tallal and Mike Merzenich. The talk
will cover scientific research in depth. It is suitable for educational
professionals and parents.

Lancaster Hall Hotel

35 Craven Terrace

London W2 3EL

(between Paddington Station and Lancaster Gate Station)

Admission £20 

Dr. Bill Jenkins is a founder of Scientific Learning Corporation, and an
expert in learning-based brain plasticity, behavioural algorithms, and
psychophysical methods, as well as multimedia and internet technology. Dr.
Jenkins is an author or co-author on more than 100 publications including
seven commercial software products and thirty-two US patents. His recent
research includes the development of computer exercises for teaching
children and adults, using neural models of brain plasticity and learning.
In 1996, this work was recognized by Discovery Magazine in their annual
Awards for Technology Innovations and, most recently, as a recipient of the
Year 2000 Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award.

Further information contact 

Neuron Learning: 

Email john at Neuron-learning.co.uk

Tel 0207 100 9293 UK and 021 455 4449 Ireland 

Blogsite www.neuron-reading.org

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Neuron Learning Ltd

7-10 St Patricks Quay Cork, Ireland

www.neuron-learning.co.uk

Tel + 353 (0) 21 455 4449