Connectivism

The Brain & Learning Theory

I came across the folloiwng site and found it very helpful because it specifically addresses teaching techniques, teaching technology and the brain. This is the first site to creatively bring theses three key features together for me. The name of the site is -->
BLOG U: The Brain and Learning Technology Use the link below.
http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/technology_and_learning/the_brain_and_learning_technology
When I think about instructional design work, most of my current and future work is computer-based. Because of the limitations of computers and the need to encompass the various learning styles of people, we must concurrently examine what should be done with what can be done then compare same to the stated objectives and learner success.

New Horizons for Learning is the second blog. It is subtitled News from the Neurosciences. Information is divided into three parts: Articles; Recommended Reading and Related links. Articles are written by industry experts from prominent colleges, universities and hospitals throughout the nation and around the world. The website contains links to all articles. Some articles are links to books for purchase. Use this link to go to the site -->

http://www.newhorizons.org/neuro/front_neuro.html

Notable information includes articles on the brain for both adults and children; articles on how the brain works; methods for keeping it active as well as the latest in science and innovation. If you have time, I would encourage you to examine the following articles:

1) The Whole Brain Atlas
This is from the Harvard Medical School website and shows a cross sections of the human brain.

2) The Brain Connection.com
This site contains information about how brain science can enhance learning. 3) 12 Brain/Mind Learning Principles in Action – One Author's Personal Journey Education professor Renate Canine explains twelve organizing principles on how the brain learns and then using said information to improve student learning.