Engaging Teachers, Scientists, and Multimedia to Promote Learning
Abstract
There are many Web sites supporting instruction in the life sciences (1). One such effort, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's (HHMI's) BioInteractive (biointeractive.org), developed from a focus on practicing scientists explaining their research; engaging explanations driven by compelling examples and graphics; and meaningful dialogue with instructors to improve products and to facilitate classroom adoption of materials (2).
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For example, Understanding Evolution (evolution.berkeley.edu), Learn Genetics (learn.genetics.utah.edu), the DNA Learning Center (www.dnalc.org), and The Biology Project (www.biology.arizona.edu).
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Liu D., Curator 48, 125 (2005).
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O'Day D. H., CBE Life Sci. Educ. 5, 255 (2006).
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Guy R., Proc. Austral. Physiol. Soc. 42, 41 (2011).
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Liu D., CBE Life Sci. Educ. 6, 21 (2007).
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Jenkinson J., McGill G., CBE Life Sci. Educ. 11, 103 (2012).
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The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has information on state certification and professional development standards at www.nbpts.org.
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For example, The Pirelli Top Prize for the Diffusion of Scientific Thinking and Culture, Scientific American Top 5 Biology Web site, and The Merlot Classic Award.
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Falk J. H., Dierking L. D., Lessons Without Limit: How Free-Choice Learning Is Transforming Education (Altamira Press, Walnut Creek, CA, 2002).
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Volume 336 | Issue 6088
22 June 2012
22 June 2012
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Copyright © 2012, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Published in print: 22 June 2012
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The authors thank the HHMI Educational Resources Group: O. Ajagbe, L. Bonetta, E. Clements, E. Keller, T. Reid, B. Pietch, B. Porch, D. Thomas, D. Trackman, and C. Vargas. Special thanks to P. Bruns, vice president emeritus, HHMI Department of Grants and Special Programs, and to S. B. Carroll, vice president, HHMI Science Education.
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