Title

Brain-Based Learning Theory: An Online Course Design Model

Date

March 2007

Chair

Steven Deckard

Primary Subject Area

Education, Higher

Keywords

brain-based learning, online, IGNITE, higher education

Abstract Abreena W. Tompkins. BRAIN-BASED LEARNING THEORY: AN ONLINE COURSE DESIGN MODEL (Under the direction of Dr. Steven Deckard) School of Education, February, 2006. The development of a theoretical brain-based online course design model with potential transferability across course management systems in higher education is the problem for this study. Qualitative inquiry was the emergent design and consisted of an extensive current, relevant literature review of educational literature in brain-based learning theory, online course design, and course management systems for the purpose of developing a theoretical brain-based online course design model for higher education. The model developed includes synthesized indicators from the analytical charting. The proposed model is presented in acronym form, which in and of itself aligns with brain-based learning theory. The acronym IGNITE has emerged as the theoretical brain-based model and will be discussed.