http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:52:13 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 13:52:13 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90171 This book presents a contemporary account of the principles of learning. It provides an authoritative and comprehensive review of the research literature on issues in teaching and learning. The National Academy Press is neither a government publication center nor a federal office of any kind. Rather, this is the publication arm of the National Academies, and their mission is to make public the fruits of research performed by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council. The Open Book page image presentation framework is not designed to replace printed books, nor emulate HTML. Rather, it is a free, browsable, nonproprietary, fully and deeply searchable version of the publication which we can inexpensively and quickly produce to make the material available worldwide. The goals include the following:- full-text searching, - easy, predictable, direct links to any page, - a consistent site-wide interface structure, - rapid page access (even for those with 28.8 modems). The 150 dpi PDF linked to it is printable on your local printer. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=367883 This is an online book that covers several major learning theories and gives some multimedia activities and animations to support/illustrate points. For some learning theories, examples or case studies are provided as well. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78878 Publication of the George Lucas Educational Foundation that documents and disseminates stories about exemplary practices in K-12 public education. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=329336 An online version of a face-to-face Course Design Tutorial, that guides faculty independently through the same practical and intellectually interesting processes related to setting course goals, designing the course and following through. For faculty developers who would like to do a workshop using this resource, there are additional links http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90005 Database of summaries of 50 major theories of learning and instruction ranging from John Anderson's ACT* Theory to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory. Includes applications of theories to learning domains (aviation to sales) and concepts (arousal to transfer). Additional information available on theories by following links. Also includes Quicktime movies of some of the theorists. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=615689 ״Born to Learn is a collection of animated short films aimed at changing attitudes about how we mold young minds." "The project’s main thrust is a series of short, simple animations aimed at raising awareness about how the minds of young humans are "born to learn״--but not necessarily 'be taught.'״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=565907 This parody of the classic movie Twelve Angry Men depicts a group of teachers meeting to decide whether to give tenure to a young science teacher who uses non-traditional teaching methods. The majority of the teachers at the meeting believe that only the methods that theyve been using for the last 25 years are effective but are open to being convinced otherwise.Part 2 is available here. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78467 This site It focuses on supporting and guiding classroom teachers and building administrators in their efforts to align best practices in teaching, curriculum and assessment. Templates, guiding questions and data bases that address teaching strategies, thinking skills, rubrics, and performance tasks. There are many examples available to download in pdf format. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90020 This simulation allows the user to experiment with the philosophical perspectives of objectivism and constructivism and observe the influence on several educational micro-dimensions (eg. motivation, experience, learning outcomes, control) as well as consider what the impact a philosophical shift would have on several macro-dimensions (e.g. high school graduation rate, crime rate, etc.). The simulation also tries to clarify the relationship between philosophical orientation and instructional strategies. (Please note that the model on which this simulation is based has not been validated and should not be viewed other than one person's interpretation of some complex issues. It is meant as an interesting and interactive means to clarify some key issues related to educational philosophy and instructional practice.) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=490638 Dr. Bugallo received a grant from Hewlett Packard (HP) of 21 tablet PCs and audiovisual equipment that she uses in her classroom. Students use these computers to take notes which include illustrations and graphs, and to do programming and simulations. Matlab is used for simulations, Word, OneNote and Journal are used for note taking. In addition, students use the laptops to gather data in the field during research projects. The Tablet PC enables Monica to use math simulation software for live exercises in the classroom. Monica finds that students at all levels (high school, under grad and grad) adapt quickly to using the computers and that her classes have been transformed from a purely theoretical approach to applied problem solving. Dr. Bugallo’s students use Wikis to keep a log of activities, pose questions to her on the content and reflect on their learning. The advantage of online Wiki’s over a paper-based approach is that it enables students to share knowledge among them and review each other’s work. They are also more motivated as they often show their work to friends and family.