Neuroscience

In February, 2015, I attended the Pearson "MInd Brain Education" conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre with six members of staff from Hawkesdale P12 College. We [|took notes on this collaborative document] and prepared a [|collaborative slideshow] to share with staff at school. Prior to and following the conference, I have been doing some research in an effort to discover what we know about brain science (both neuroscience and cognitive psychology) that can improve learning outcomes.

[|"Time for teachers to take another look at neuroscience"] (04/10/2010) New Scientist magazine issue 2780 "Experts call for Teaching Educators Brain Science" (04/06/2012) by Sarah Sparks "Teacher's shouldn't need to learn neuroscience" (04/06/2012) by Daniel Willingham (good responses in the comments) "[|RADTEACH - Reach, Attitude and Develop]" by Judy Willis [|"The high cost of neuromyths in education"] by Judy Willis [|"Mental muscle - six ways to boost your brain"] (04/10/2010) by Helen Thomson, New Scientist [|"A big bank balance leads to big-brained babies"] (30/03/2015) by Penny Sarchett, New Scientist [|"Know it all - 10 secrets of successful learning"] (25/03/2015) by Emma Young, New Scientist [|"Want to remember everything you'll ever learn? - surrender to this algorithm"] (21/04/2008) by Gary Wolf, Wired [|"Separating neuromyths from science in education"](02/09/2013) by Tom Bennett, New Scientist
 * On the web:**

"[|Cogmed]" is a program that improves attention by working memory training, recommended by Torkel Klingberg. [|"Turtle Academy"] is a simple way to learn computer programming, using LOGO language. [|"The Number Race"] and [|"The Number Catcher"] for older children, are sites developed by [|Unicog] (World-renowned Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit) and recommended by Torkel Klingberg. [|"Supermemo - forget about forgetting"] - i"mproving memory, self-growth, creativity, time-management and speed-learning" by Poitr Wozniak. [|Zondle] - Create, play and share games to support teaching, learning and assessment.
 * Software and Programs:**

"The Brain at School - Educational Neuroscience in the Classroom"(2009) John G. Geake "The Learning Brain - Memory and Brain Development in Children"(2013) Torkel Klingberg "Brain Rules - 12 principles for surviving and thriving at work, home and school"(2014) John Medina "Mindset - the new psychology of success - How we can learn to fulfill our potential" (2006) Carol S. Dweck
 * Books:**