Engaging the Rewired Brain

Technology is not only affecting students' brains--it is TRANSFORMING them!

In a world where technology is increasingly dominant, it is critical to understand how it affects students′ brains and behavior--for better and for worse.

This new edition from bestselling educational neuroscience author David Sousa offers research-based, practical solutions and serves as a framework for educators who want to effectively leverage technology to enhance student learning in an environment that demands constant engagement and stimulation. Inside you'll discover

• The impact of technology on students′ brains, including how technology affects cognition, memory, attention, and behavior

• Strategies for using technology to improve students' social and emotional skills

• New information on artificial intelligence, the after-effects of the pandemic, gaming, and productive struggle

• A glossary of terms and a resources section to connect educators with supplemental materials and information

Students are engaging with technology in new ways every day, and educators must shift their instructional practices accordingly. Engaging the Rewired Brain is a must-read for today's educators and parents striving to understand technology′s impact on the developing brain and prepare today′s learners for an increasingly complex future.

David A. Sousa is an international educational consultant and author of more than 16 books that describe ways that educators and parents can translate current brain research into strategies to improve learning. A member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, he has conducted workshops in hundreds of school districts on brain research, instructional skills, and science education at the preK-12 and university levels. He has made presentations to more than 200,000 educators at national conventions of educational organizations and to regional and local school districts across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

David has edited science books and published articles in leading journals on staff development, science education, and educational research. He has been interviewed by Matt Lauer on the NBC Today Show and by National Public Radio about his work with schools using brain research.

David has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, a master of arts in teaching degree in science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rutgers University. His teaching experience covers all levels. He has taught senior high school science and has served as a K-12 director of science, a supervisor of instruction, and a district superintendent in New Jersey schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University for 10 years and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University.