cammy huang director, wgln january 17, 2008 i2 wallenberg global learning network innovations in...
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Cammy Huang
Director, WGLN
January 17, 2008
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Wallenberg Global Learning Network
Innovations in Education
WGLN Projects 2005-2008
Building community and best practices
EmailVideo conferencesMarratechSkypeFace-to-face
RUNRemote University Network for Human Performance
Biology, math, physics, and experimentation in a global project-based global exercise science course.
Matheson, Garza, Rydmark, Göteborg University
Bio-HOPEHands-On Possibilities and Experiences in Biology Education
Interactive virtual labs and live remote-controlled laboratory experiences that study fish migration in relation to global warming enhance the understanding of basic scientific concepts in biology, link structure with function promote inquiry-based learning
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Epel & Axelsson : Göteborg University, Linköping University
Virtual Labs: K-12 ImplementationImplementation of web-based materials for high schools
Library of interactive media in biology and reusable frameworks (games, quizzes) to engage students, interconnect disciplines, and help visualize difficult scientific concepts.
impact and sustainability• Open access web-based content in a
modular format scaled for teachers to use in high school.
• Present a framework on how to implement technology materials into classrooms
• Topics: Neuroscience (3D brain, cranial nerves, vision), physiology systems (CV, respiratory, GI), immunology, health ed
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Garza, Rydmark, Axelsson, Yoder, Göteborg University, Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium
CNS:VPCNS: Visual Perspectives in Neuroscience
An interactive 3D brain atlas is used to help medical students visualize complex structures, understand functional relationships, and develop spatial skills
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Josephson & Clandinin: Karolinska Institute
K-12 conversion
CNS: Visual PerspectivesVirtual Labs
BrainBoxBrain Slicing with MRIsWhat’s Your Reaction Time?Play with your 3-D Brain!myVirtualBody
Building Blocks of Knowledge
Contact: [email protected]
http://virtuallabs.stanford.edu
http://www.wgln.org
Funded by:
Wallenberg Global Learning Network