The creation of brain-stimulating online learning content for a young migrant and refugee project

  • Nicole Flindt Heidelberg University of Education, Heidelberg, Germany.
  • Miganoush Magarian TeachSurfing gUG, Hamburg, Germany.
  • Gretta Hohl TeachSurfing gUG, Hamburg, Germany.

Abstract

Due to the COVID-19 crisis schools and universities all around the world were forced to use digital learning methods. But even assuming a seamless transition to digital platforms, good Online Learning tools do not imply good content and a good presentation of the content. This article describes the approach of a project funded by the European Union to create brain-stimulating Online Learning content which combines elements from classic didactics with elements from neurodidactics and aims to add value to Online Learning. It also suggests that further research should be conducted in other contexts, such as schools and universities, to describe how brain-stimulating Online Learning content could bring more value to Online Learning content. 

Keywords: Online Learning, neurodidactics, COVID-19

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Flindt , N., Magarian, M., & Hohl , G. (2021). The creation of brain-stimulating online learning content for a young migrant and refugee project . Muallim Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.33306/mjssh/116
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