Michael Merzenich's video on re-wiring the brain

This is an excellent overview on brain development and neural plasticity.
Merzenich is a pioneer in research on the topic and in finding practical ways to work with it, e.g., his development of cochlear implants.

1. Michael Merzenich's blog, On the Brain

2. BrainSciencePodcast #54 with Dr. Ginger Campbell, Interview with Michael Merzenich on Neuroplasticity