Biohorizons: An eConference to Assess Human Biology in Large, First-Year Classes

Autor/inn/en	Moni, Roger W.; Moni, Karen B.; Poronnik, Philip; Lluka, Lesley J.
Titel	Biohorizons: An eConference to Assess Human Biology in Large, First-Year Classes
Quelle	In: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 35 (2007) 4, S.255-262 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1470-8175
DOI	10.1002/bmb.71
Schlagwörter	Scientists; Student Evaluation; Focus Groups; Academic Achievement; Biology; Computer Mediated Communication; Science Instruction; Higher Education; College Science; Educational Technology; Computer Assisted Instruction; Scientific Principles; Student Surveys; Instructional Development; Student Attitudes; College Freshmen; Discussion Groups; Internet; Program Evaluation; Assignments + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Scientist; Wissenschaftler; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; Schulleistung; Biologie; Computerkonferenz; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Unterrichtsmedien; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Schülerbefragung; Teaching improvement; Unterrichtsentwicklung; Schülerverhalten; Studienanfänger; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung
Abstract	The authors detail the design, implementation and evaluation of an eConference entitled "Biohorizons," using a presage-process-product model to describe the development of an eLearning community. Biohorizons was a summative learning and assessment task aiming to introduce large classes of first-year Human Biology students to the practices of professional scientists. It was implemented in semester 1 for students enrolled in Pharmacy and Human Movement Studies degree programs, and in semester 2, for Science students. Pairs of students selected a topic of interest in Human Biology, registered into on-line clusters, then developed and wrote a short scientific paper and accompanying PowerPoint presentation. They then individually participated in an online Discussion. All three tasks were assessed using standards-referenced assessment rubrics. Learning was supported by eTutors, working in asynchronous mode. Biohorizons was evaluated by analyzing student achievement data, surveys and focus group interviews. Most students were able to achieve high academic standards (global mean scores for semester 1, 85-96%; semester 2, 81-90%). Student evaluations support: (1) the successful integration of eLearning into large classes of Human Biology, (2) the engagement of first-year students through collaborative learning, and (3) the fostering of learning through challenging assessment relevant to the core practices of professional scientists. (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10