MyNeuroSci: Innovative Web-Based NeuroScience Education System

描述（由申请人提供）：目标是设计，实施，评估和商业化一个创新的基于网络的教育系统，旨在通过激发早期对神经科学知识的理解，对神经科学应用的想象，以及对神经科学职业的兴趣来提高高中课程。可扩展的MyNeuroSci系统将集成两种信号模式选项，包括创新仪器和/或模拟以及基于网络的神经采集、神经分析和神经游戏模块。这个以学生为中心的学习工具将重塑高中以有限开销整合神经科学的方式，以促进神经科学知识和职业的积极影响。美国曾经是世界科学技术的领头羊，但现在却落后于其他国家。经济增长可以通过教育投资来刺激，而神经科学领域通过新的医疗技术和科学事业做出了巨大贡献。然而，技术进步和新的职业机会必须通过在大学预科教育中促进对神经科学的强烈理解和兴趣来引导。为了保持美国的竞争力，我们的下一代必须培养批判性推理和解决问题的能力，这些能力可以通过神经科学的基础来提供。实施简单，成本效益高的学习工具可以很容易地整合到高中课程中，为学生提供一个坚实的基础，让他们认识到神经科学的机会，获得神经科学的知识基础，并扩展批判性推理和解决问题的能力。此外，至关重要的是，学习工具是可扩展的，适用于性别、种族和广泛的社会经济条件，这样所有学生都有机会参与神经科学，为职业、技术发展和经济增长做出贡献。该项目将整合CleveMed在实验室仪器、神经信号采集和分析以及基于网络的软件方面的专业知识，以及project Lead The Way的教育专业知识。project Lead The Way是全球领先的高中课程开发公司。虽然以前的工作提供了坚实的基础，但该计划需要重要的新开发和集成。必须开发新的课程和材料，以促进广泛的高中和学生群体的兴趣和理解。CleveMed广泛的神经信号数据库将被组织起来，供基于网络的模拟和无线采集系统访问，以优化成本效益，简单实现。可扩展的学习模块将为学生信号记录、神经信号模拟、将神经信号集成到游戏应用、处理和分析以及解释和报告中提供选项。将实施基于网络的软件基础设施。提供基于网络的访问将最小化与软件维护相关的成本，确保学生始终使用最新的工具，并允许在任何有互联网连接的地方访问。最后，教育影响研究将确保系统提高神经科学知识的获取和对神经科学职业的兴趣。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The objective is to design, implement, evaluate and commercialize an innovative web-based education system targeted to enhance high school curriculum by stimulating early understanding of neuroscience knowledge, imagination of neuroscience applications, and interest in neuroscience careers. The scaleable MyNeuroSci system will integrate two signal modality options including innovate instrumentation and/or simulations and web-based modules for neuroacquisition, neuroanalysis, and neurogaming. This student- centered learning tool will reinvent the way high schools can integrate neuroscience with limited overhead to promote a positive impact in neuroscience knowledge and careers. Once the global leader in science and technology, the U.S. currently lags behind other countries. Economic growth can be stimulated through education investments and the field of neuroscience greatly contributes through new medical technologies and scientific careers. However, technological advancements and new career opportunities must be bootstrapped by promoting a strong understanding and interest in neuroscience during pre-college education. For America to remain competitive, our next generation must develop critical- reasoning and problem-solving skills that can be provided by foundations in neuroscience. Simple to implement, cost efficient learning tools that can easily integrate into high school curriculum should provide a solid foundation for students to recognize neuroscience opportunities, acquire a neuroscience knowledgebase, and expand critical reasoning and problem solving skills. Furthermore, it is critical learning tools are scalable and appropriate across genders, race, and wide ranging socioeconomic conditions so all students have opportunity to engage neuroscience and contribute to careers, technology development, and economic growth. The project will integrate CleveMed's expertise in lab instrumentation, neurosignal acquisition and analysis, and web-based software with the education expertise of Project Lead the Way, a world leader in high school curriculum development. While previous work provides a strong foundation, this program requires significant new development and integration. New curriculum and materials must be developed to promote interest and understanding across wide ranging high school and student demographics. CleveMed's extensive neurosignal database will be organized for access from web-based simulations and a wireless acquisition system optimized for cost effective, simple implementation. Scalable learning modules will provide options for student signal recording, neurosignal simulation, integrating neurosignals in gaming applications, processing and analysis, and interpretation and reporting. A web-based software infrastructure will be implemented. Providing web- based access will minimize costs associated with software maintenance, ensure students are always using the latest tools, and allow access anywhere an Internet connection is available. Finally, educational impact studies will ensure the system enhances neuroscience knowledge acquisition and interest in neuroscience careers. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: The objective of this Fast-Track proposal is to design, implement, evaluate and commercialize an innovative web-based education system targeted to enhance high school curriculum by stimulating early understanding of neuroscience knowledge, imagination of neuroscience applications, and interest in neuroscience careers. The scaleable MyNeuroSci system will integrate two signal modality options including innovate instrumentation and/or simulations and web-based modules for neuroacquisition, neuroanalysis, and neurogaming. This student- centered learning tool will reinvent the way high schools can integrate neuroscience with limited overhead to promote a positive impact in neuroscience knowledge and careers.