Technology in education doesn’t always have to apply to in-classroom devices such as whiteboards and 3D projectors—it also can contribute to student and teacher success by revealing insights into how the mind works.

Modern technologies that enable techniques such as brain mapping are helping researchers determine not only what the best conditions are for optimal learning, but also what makes different learning styles effective and for which types of students. They’re also helping researchers diagnose early signs of autism and evaluate the positive and negative effects of gaming on young learners.

In this latest School Technology Action Report, “The Science of Learning: How Current Brain Research Can Improve Education”—part of a series of STAR documents from eSchool Media: timely collections of news stories, case studies, white papers, and industry reports and surveys on pressing issues and relevant topics in education technology—you’ll find a collection of reports and resources that breaks down what scientists are saying about learning and the brain, and you’ll discover just what effects reading, physical fitness, multimedia, and much more have on the mind. 

Click here to read the full report.