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Wallenberg Global Learning Network. Innovations in Education. Cammy Huang Director, WGLN January 17, 2008 I2. WGLN Projects 2005-2008. Building community and best practices. Email Video conferences Marratech Skype Face-to-face. RUN Remote University Network for Human Performance.
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Wallenberg Global Learning Network Innovations in Education Cammy Huang Director, WGLN January 17, 2008 I2
Building community and best practices Email Video conferences Marratech Skype Face-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 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 http://virtuallabs.stanford.edu 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 Josephson & Clandinin: Karolinska Institute
K-12 conversion CNS: Visual Perspectives Virtual Labs BrainBox Brain Slicing with MRIs What’s Your Reaction Time? Play with your 3-D Brain! myVirtualBody
Contact: cammy.huang@stanford.edu http://virtuallabs.stanford.edu http://www.wgln.org Funded by: Wallenberg Global Learning Network