Create a custom, research-based plan of action for change.
Register for the Learning ghj_amp the Brain Summer Institute
Cost: $2,275

Join Us in July in Harvard Square for a Hands-on Workshop

From July 17-20, 2012, Learning ghj_amp the Brain will offer a Summer Institute in the heart of Harvard Square.

Recent research in neuroscience, cognitive psychology and behavioral economics offers ever deeper insight into how people learn and behave. But how do we turn this emerging knowledge into solid instructional practice? Participants in this institute will work in teams on projects of their own choosing to move through an iterative process for gathering and translating research into action plans. Interactive lectures will unravel current research on building skills, developing understanding and modifying behavior as well as the latest learning technologies. Facilitated project time will be devoted to leveraging the research and new technologies into innovative ideas and programs. The institute is designed to be an intense, hands-on workshop with

group projects and is therefore limited to 35 participants.

You Will Learn to

Use cognitive and behavioral research to identify and articulate causes and possible solutions to instructional problems

Mix knowledge across domains to generate research-based innovations in education

Devise an iterative development and implementation path to refine and revise innovations into workable solutions

Apply technology in the service of instructional goals

Appropriately leverage gaming principles (gamification) and behavioral economics research for learning and motivation

Embrace failure as a powerful part of learning

The Summer Institute is for

PreK-12 Teachers, Curriculum Specialists and Administrators

Technology Coordinators

Higher Education Professors

Professional Development Credit

This program provides a total of 22 hours toward professional development credit for various professionals. For types of credit offered, or to find out about additional engaged hours toward professional development credit, call our office at 781-449-4010 ext. 102. Note: Credits are not provided by Harvard University.

David A. Dockterman

David Dockterman, EdD, earned his doctorate from Harvard University and is now an Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His project-based course in the Technology, Innovation, and Education department guides students in the use of cutting edge research for innovative instructional design with technology. Dockterman draws on research across domains, from cognitive neuroscience to behavioral economics to evolutionary biology, to broaden thinking and possibilities.
Dr. Dockterman is also one of the founders of Tom Snyder Productions, a leading developer and publisher of educational technology that is now part of Scholastic Education, where Dockterman serves as Chief Architect, Learning Sciences. He has guided the development of scores of award-winning educational software programs, including Decisions, Decisions, TimeLiner, FASTT Math, and Fraction Nation. He also co-created and co-wrote Science Court, an animated science program that was part of ABC's Saturday morning lineup for kids

Before joining Tom Snyder Productions, Dockterman taught high-school social studies. He has dedicated himself to supporting classroom teaching and the successful integration of technology into schools. "Dock" enjoys family time and community volunteer work.

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Join Us in July in Harvard Square for a Hands-on Workshop

You Will Learn to

The Summer Institute is for

Professional Development Credit

David A. Dockterman