1. An Introduction to the Virtual Neuroscience Lab Series
Illinois State University
Dr. Darci J. Harland

2. History of The MIND Project
The Vision: Design virtual online laboratories
Bringing cutting edge science & research into the high school/middle school classroom
Provide realistic simulation science experiences
NIH grant: SEPA

3. Introduction to Me Darci J. Harland Ph.D in Educational Technology
12 years high & middle school biology/science
Ph.D in Educational Technology
MIND project role:
Biology expert
Meet with scientists
Story board the modules
Create professional development materials
Communicate with the computer animators
Support teachers who implement our Virtual Labs

4. Virtual Neuroscience Lab #2: Stroke
Student Experience
Role Play an MD
Video game feel with information given only when they make decisions
Teachers can have students experience this individually, small groups or as a class demonstration

5. Virtual Neuroscience Lab #2: Stroke (cont.)
Web-based, no special software needed
Information in EMR: facts students use to make decisions
Professional Development: answers, implementation ideas, literacy strategies and national standards
Introductory Video

6. Virtual Neuroscience Lab #1: Cocaine Addiction Lab
Sample Animations
Ways to implement
Use animated graphics
Individual or groups
Teach scientific method & data collection
Quizzes
Introductory Video

7. Parkinson’s Virtual Lab
Rat Research
Perform surgery
Dopamine levels and its links to Parkinson’s
Bucket theory & computer model to show dopamine levels
Introductory Video
To be completed fall 2009

8. Robot Virtual Lab

9. Deep Brain Stimulation Lab
Currently in development

10. The MIND Project Now… Training Teachers to use modules
Ready to use with students
Contact us if you want
Features now available
Professional Development Guides
Quizzes
Teacher Associate
For teachers who pilot a lab & take assessments

11. Thank-You http://www.mind.ilstu.edu
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