Neuroscience and the Classroom: Making Connections
Glossary
- neural networks
- A term describing a conceptualization of how brain systems operate, which can refer to either biological systems of neurons or computational models of how biological systems operate.
- neuroimaging techniques
- Neuroimaging techniques are neuroscience tools used to investigate brain structure or activity directly or indirectly. Common tools include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and electroencephalography (EEG).
- neuronal resources
- A term used to describe brain systems recruited for a particular task.
- No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
- United States Law passed in 2001 with the goal of closing the achievement gap through accountability for student achievement, reliance on educational tools that are scientifically supported, and availability of choices.
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