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Edheads Brain Surgery
Edheads Brain Surgery
Edheads Brain Surgery
Edheads has been known for several years for its amazing virtual flash videos, which
concentrates on learning sciences and technology. Edheads uses interactive games and
activities that are designed to meet state and national science standards. They offer awesome
resources for anything from simple machines and weather, to brain surgery and crash scene
investigations. The activities are all interactive and simulate real-life situations. Originally, it
was developed to help elementary through high school students. It has become a powerful tool
to teachers all around the world to help their teachings.
The virtual shows us the complete process of a deep brain probe attachment. The flash
video introduces an old woman named Alan, who was suffering from a severe tremor. This
tremor is caused by Parkinson disease, which mainly defects the area near the thalamus (the
deepest part of the brain). The virtual shows us how to use a low-volt electric signal via a probe
planted directly to the area.
The flash is cleverly mixed with humor while it consists of pure educational interactivity.
Quizzes are also included between chapters, allowing the users to evaluate and brain storming
as free as they can. The virtual brain surgery also serves an amazing detailed environments and
characters.
This flash, upon its launching on March 2009, has attracting 13,000 users by its 5 first
hours, and keep spurting until today. The Edheads still keep researching and researching,
revealing innovative and awesome programs to supports the e-learning in the future.