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University of Massachusetts Amherst Course Redesign: Introductory Biology Using Technology to Facilitate Active Learning in the Large Lecture Hall E. Connor, R. Phillis, S. Brewer, S. Goodwin With thanks to the UMass Physics Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst Course Redesign: Introductory Biology “Using Technology to Facilitate Active Learning in the Large Lecture Hall” E. Connor, R. Phillis, S. Brewer, S. Goodwin With thanks to the UMass Physics Education Research Group And the National Center for Academic Transformation
Introductory Biology: Starting Point 700 students per semester, 2 sections • Diverse Student Population Seminarcolepsy 9 majors AP Bio ->8th Grade Health • Straight lecture format • Limited opportunities to practice skills Observe, describe, construct, apply, problem solve
Step 1. Introduced Active Learning • Better meet Learning Goals for Majors • Classroom communication system • Brief lecture segments/Small group problem solving Benefits of Active Learning - Students practice critical skills - Problem solving strategy is emphasized - Provides feedback - Relates content to real world issues - Builds sense of community - Increased interaction
• Content Coverage • Preparation for in-class problems • Active learning http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pnp/cph/3c20000/3c26000/3c26200/3c26263v.jpg • Student engagement • Problem-solving skills
Step 2. Web-based Preparation Page Online Class Preparation Page • Objectives • Reading assignment • Related activities • Online DUCK quiz
Assessment Plan Successful Outcomes: -Increase student learning -Increase student engagement -Strengthen problem-solving skills Assessment: -Share exam questions:control/redesign -Score questions: Reasoning Index -Student surveys, interviews -Instructor interviews
Assessment Results Assessment: Shared exam questions: control/redesign 61% 73% Score questions: Reasoning Index 23% 67% higher reasoning Student surveys, interviews engagement, enthusiasm Instructor interviews enthusiasm, interaction w/ students
Refining the Redesign Weekly 5 Question Quiz each Friday • Multiple Choice • 10 minutes • Mimics in-class and exam questions
Refining the Redesign Platform-based questions Synaptic Transmission - Neuromuscular Junction Cell Signaling: - Pituitary Hormones
Refining the Redesign When possible, probes are available for hormone receptor and mRNA. 1) Which probes would NOT be predicted to stain endocrine cells in the hypothalamus? …… 2) A probe for the testosterone receptor would label cells in each of the following structures EXCEPT …… 3) Messenger RNA (mRNA) for LH would be localized in endocrine cells of …… 4) Which of the following is TRUE about LH receptors? ……
The Outcome In Redesign Format, Students: PREPARE Before class PRACTICE In class PRACTICE Reviewing Website PRACTICE On-line Quiz PRACTICE In-class Quiz SUCCESS! Exam

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