Brain+Based+Learning

http://brainorama.wikispaces.com/Home **Resources:** **[|Artful Minds]** - This project provides theoretical information and practical applications about arts education, brain research, and technology use and integration.


 * [|Brain-Based Learning]** - This page provides an introduction to brain-based learning
 * [|Library]** - links to interesting articles
 * [|Brain Compatible Learning]** - This is an excellent article by Jane McGeehan on brain-compatible learning including a brief history, implications, and applications. She focuses on they key brain research findings 1) emotion is the gatekeeper to learning; 2) intelligence is a function of experience; and 3) the brain stores most effectively what is meaningful from the learner s perspective.
 * [|The Brain Lab]** - This page within the New Horizons website links to articles related to brain-based learning.
 * [|Brain Connection: The Brain and Learning]** - This website provides resources, links, and ideas for incorporating brain-compatible learning projects into your classroom.
 * [|Brain Research Concepts]** - This page explains six brain research concepts.
 * [|Is the Fuss About Brain Research Justified?]** - In this excellent article, Sousa (1998) answers tough questions about the importance of brain research in education.
 * [|Surprising Truths: The Implications of Brain Research]** - This article by Maria Almendarez Barron provides interesting, practical implications from brain research.

**More Links****:**

[|Classroom Energizers!] [|Master Brain Based Learning in 10 Steps!] [|Brain.org] [|Enhance Learning with Technology] (Brain Based Research Wiki) [|Brain Based Learning Overview] [|12 Design Principles Based on Brain Research]