Thursday, November 15, 2012

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Blog Assignment: Evaluating and Identifying Online Resources

Information-Processing Theory and The Multinational Enterprise journal article is about “developing an information-processing perspective of organizational design that can be used when studying large, complex organizations.”  (Egelhoff, W. G. 1991)  This article describes the studies done for small businesses and large businesses.  It discusses strategies and costs.  This article has interesting information on the conceptual foundations, developing an information-processing perspective and the information-processing implications.  The information-processing theory is not only used in education, but it is widely used throughout all types of organizations from small to big. 
 

Academic Intervention Program: Applying Brain and Learning Style Concepts journal article is about how handicapped high school students are learning through different strategies and learning styles.  “The AI Program attempts to apply cognitive brain research and theory to the total high school learning situation.”  (Pennell, L. 1985)  They developed levels of structure and intervention to be used; individual student, entire class, and teachers.  During this program, student test scores have improved.  By integrating the brain and learning, teachers can allow students to develop by utilizing more interesting and engaging strategies.

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