Neuroscience Practical Applications to Reach K-12 Students (NeuroSPARKS)

面向 K-12 学生的神经科学实际应用 (NeuroSPARKS)

• 批准号: 8647097
• 负责人: Eileen T. Krepkovich
• 金额: $ 22.5万
• 依托单位: BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC.
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2014
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2014-04-01 至 2016-03-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/8647097
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Project Summary/Abstract The proposed NeuroScience Practical Applications to Reach K-12 Students (NeuroSPARKS) project leverages wireless technology in physiological sensing to create an affordable and engaging system for hands- on neuroscience education in K-12 students. The NeuroSPARKS system features an innovative armband embedded with electromyography (EMG) sensors, providing a means for untrained teachers and students to bring EMG sensing technology into classrooms. It is hypothesized that the NeuroSPARKS system will increase science learning and interest as students complete hand-on, inquiry-based neuroscience challenges that are motivated by medical rehabilitation applications of the technology. For each instructional lesson that presents neuroscience concepts, students will use EMG system to interface with software, controlling a virtual arm in a variety of challenges. The lesson modules will be developed specifically to offer convenient integration into classrooms by matching multidisciplinary learning standards and developing comprehensive teacher training materials. Increasing interest and solidifying background knowledge in the sciences are important educational goals to improve the numbers of students pursuing scientific and technical careers. The NeuroSPARKS project aims to develop a highly-effective and accessible system that introduces students to engaging science challenges, increases learning, and promotes interest in science. In the proposed Phase I effort, Barron Associates, in partnership with Dr. Eric Perreault, and the Albemarle County Public School system, will develop, apply, and assess the effectiveness of the prototype wireless EMG hardware, the software interface, and instructional lesson materials and learning assessments. A Phase I pilot study conducted with approximately 180 middle-school students will be used to objectively measure the increase in science knowledge and interest that results from using the NeuroSPARKS system, the results of which will be statistically assessed to evaluate the success of the Phase I program. These efforts will provide a solid basis for subsequent Phase II studies that expand the system into additional schools and grade levels.

项目概要/摘要 拟议的影响 K-12 学生的神经科学实际应用 (NeuroSPARKS) 项目 利用生理传感中的无线技术为双手创建一个经济实惠且引人入胜的系统 K-12 学生的神经科学教育。 NeuroSPARKS 系统具有创新的臂带 嵌入肌电图 (EMG) 传感器，为未经培训的教师和学生提供了一种方法 将肌电图传感技术带入课堂。假设 NeuroSPARKS 系统将增加 当学生完成基于探究的实践神经科学挑战时，科学学习和兴趣 受到该技术的医疗康复应用的推动。对于呈现的每节教学课 神经科学概念，学生将使用肌电图系统与软件交互，控制虚拟手臂 各种挑战。 课程模块将专门开发，以便方便地集成到 通过匹配多学科学习标准和开展全面的教师培训来改善课堂 材料。提高对科学的兴趣和巩固科学背景知识具有重要的教育意义 目标是增加从事科学和技术职业的学生数量。 NeuroSPARKS 项目 旨在开发一个高效且易于使用的系统，引导学生参与科学 挑战、增加学习并提高对科学的兴趣。 在拟议的第一阶段工作中，Barron Associates 与 Eric Perreault 博士以及 Albemarle 合作 县公立学校系统将开发、应用无线肌电图原型并评估其有效性 硬件、软件界面、教学材料和学习评估。第一阶段试点 对大约 180 名中学生进行的研究将用于客观地衡量 使用 NeuroSPARKS 系统增加科学知识和兴趣， 将对其进行统计评估，以评估第一阶段计划的成功。这些努力将提供 为后续第二阶段研究奠定了坚实的基础，该研究将该系统扩展到更多学校和年级。