Scouring the web looking for some resources to augment my understanding of information processing which is a key learning theory, I came across the following site that might shed some light on The Brain and Learning, Information Processing Theory and Problem-solving Methods During the Learning Process:
SITE: Educational Psychology Interactive
The site is run by by Dr Bill Huitt, who is a professor at Valdosta State University. He has a PhD in educational psychology. His website is a comprehensive resource on all aspects of learning and education. Many approaches from the brain to information processing to educational research gets neatly categorized with extensive resources for further reading.
In the section on information processing, Dr Huitt draws a diagram that allows an instructional designer to see how using an information processing works in a practical setting such as a classroom. Specific princiiples are outlined correlating to specific examples of activities that can used in the classroom. It's a clear and simple way to see how inforamtion processing can also be put to use in online learning.
In his section on reading, he also cited many recent academic studies of brain research and development and relation to learning and knowledge.
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