Auditorium Presentation

Software Design using Knowledge from the Learning Sciences

Andy C. Reese
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia

Abstract:

Dramatic advances in the cognitive/learning sciences over the past fifteen years have provided insights into how people acquire and process information, form memories, and recall specific information when needed and appropriate. This knowledge allows us to make rational decisions about the types of information technology that may be effective in conveying the information we want to get across and when and how to use that technology. This presentation will provide some relevant background from the cognitive sciences and will then show how to apply it in various situations.

Benefit in Attending Session:

The attendee will be introduced to basic concepts of learning and memory formation. They will then be shown how these concepts can be used in making choices about the design of information technology for use in the curriculum.

Andy C. Reese, Director of Electronic Curriculum Resources
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA 30912
 
706-721-7674
Fax Number:
706-721-8-6839
areese@mail.mcg.edu