Brain+Research

= Brain Research =

= Universal Design of Learning =

Recent brain research has opened the doors for educators to understand how our students learn best.

We now know there are three networks in our brains.
 * 1) Recognition Network
 * 2) Strategic Network
 * 3) Affective Network

We use the strategic network, located in the front half of the brain to
 * Recognition NetworkWe use the recognition network, located in the back of our brain, we**
 * Gathering Facts
 * Identify and categorize what we see, hear, and read.
 * Identify letters, words, or styles
 * Processes Patterns
 * S** trategic Network
 * Planning and performing tasks
 * How we organize and express ideas
 * Process actions and plans

We use the affective network when we are
 * Affective Network
 * engaged and motivated
 * challeneged