One day the term 'online learning' may refer to the state of the brain, not the state of the computer. Just kidding. But the trend toward "brain-based learning" is gaining momentum, and to a certain degree with good reason, because our understanding of neural processes can lead a long way toward an effective pedagogy. That said, the movement has already brought out the half-baked solutions and shady claims. For example, one program - which may well have merit in its own right - called 'rewire the brain' - consists esentially of palying computer games. Now again, I support the use of computer games in learning. This product may well be effective; I have no reason to believe otherwise. I do not support computer games that cost $224 per student, far more than even the most advanced commercially available computer game, simply because it is able to tap into a newish fad. I wish people would learn to avoid being fooled by such marketing hype. There's no excuse for it.
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