Walden University Week 2 Searching for Information Processing Theory and Problem-Solving Methods

Once again, the overwhelming amount of information about pretty much anything one could hope to learn threatens to shut my search engine down.  The assignment this week - well, one of them, anyway - was to locate resources about the following topics:  the brain and learning, information processing theory, and problem-solving methods during the learning process.  The first topic is of much interest to me, but I felt as if the resources already listed for the week covered that area.  I therefore chose to look into the other two topics.
I found a very interesting and thorough site on Information Processing Theory: http://www.education.com/reference/article/information-processing-theory/  .  I appreciate clarity and simplicity in learning communication, and this site demonstrated both, and was visually pleasing in font and design choices.  The organization was clear as was the information given.  There were references listed at the end for further gleaning.  The content was descriptive of the information processing model, and also gave implications and strategies for instruction.  I highly recommend giving this site a viewing if this topic interests you.
When I searched for Problem-Solving Methods, several results were listed.  I looked at a couple of the sites, and found this gem:
http://www.asa3.org/ASA/education/think/sde.htm#top2 .  Although this site also exhibited the simplicity and clarity I value, it isn't quite as eye-catching as some other views.  The information was compiled and presented by Dr. Craig Rusbult as part of his PhD process, and he describes strategies for learning as well as tips on design.  To receive the plethora of information that he gives, one could navigate for hours through the links on the various pages.  If you wish to review a specific topic, the front menu is very helpful.  One of the discussions and information sharing was about the Integrated Design Method (IDM) and Integrated Scientific Method (ISM).  Both are described as flexible and not rigid systems.  The IDM is a "roadmap that shows possibilities for creatively rational wandering," and ISM is a "way to understand structured improvisation, guided by goals."  Sounds interesting, yes?  I also appreciated his definition of a problem as any situation one can make a difference in or that one can make better.  This site also includes clear descriptions of theories and teaching strategies.