GEN: MEL: Education Section

[Peter Butts <pbutts@EDCEN.EHHS.CMICH.EDU>]

What's New in The MEL Education Section?
(http://mel.lib.mi.us/education/education-index.html)

March 30, 1997

Exactly how do kids learn? Take a look at some of the latest research into
the brain and how it can be used in education with a new category in Hot
Topics in Education (http://mel.lib.mi.us/education/edu-hot.html). Below is
the first installment on this fascinating topic.

Brain-Based Education

* Brain and Mind -- brief overview of brain research and learning theory
  from Drake University.
  (http://www.educ.drake.edu/romig/cogito/brain_and_mind.html)

* Creativty Web -- inspired by the writings of Edward de Bono.
  (http://www.ozemail.com/~caveman/Creative/)

* Creatology: Brain Science for the 21st Century -- a proposal from an
  Australian ed consultant to more formally teach students about learning.
  (http://www.nexus.edu.au/teachstud/gat/davies.htm)

* Funderstanding: Adventures in Learning -- a commercial site that provides
  resources for a variety of learning theories.
  (http://www.funderstanding.com/)

* MI-The Theory -- useful overview of Gardner's multiple inteligences
  from Andy Carvin's EdWeb.
  (http://www.gsn.org/web/reform/edweb/edref_m3.htm)

* Multiple Intelligences Exploration Page -- links from Witchita State
  University.
  (http://twsuvm.uc.twsu.edu/~coewww/MI.html)

* Neurosciences on the Internet -- clearinghouse for brain research.
  (http://www.neuroguide.com/)

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Other New Links:

* CounselorNet -- easy access to a variety of Internet resources from the
  State University of New York Plattsburgh.
  (http://www.plattsburgh.edu/cnet/)

* Early Childhood.com -- good mix of articles, craft tips, and an active
  bulletin board.
  (http://www.earlychildhood.com/)

* Powersource Native American Art & Education Center -- contemporary Native
  artists combined with educational resources on Native legends, culture,
  history, and historical sites.
  (http://www.powersource.com/powersource/gallery/default.html)

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