Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
2010
(xiv, 177 pages) : illustrations
Introduction --; Digital technology and the brain. iPod + iPhone + iVideo + Internet = iBrain ; Recent research on the brain : we need low tech, too ; Do brain-based principles apply in the digital age --; Desk space, MySpace, my style. Environments for learning ; Social networking through teams ; Understanding learning styles ; The digital native and intelligence --; Music, mind maps, and memory. The digital brain and music ; Visual tools ; Flash bulbs and flash drives : understanding how memory works --; Balancing digital desires with digital natives' needs. The balancing act ; The present and the future of learning --; Appendix A: How the brain works --; Appendix B: How tech savvy are you? --; Appendix C: Glossary of digital terms.
Covers how digital technology is actually changing students' brains. Learn why this creates new obstacles for teachers, but also opens up potential new pathways for learning.