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Interactive Genetics is composed of computer-based tools to aid in
the teaching of college level introductory genetics. These materials can
be used by students working in small groups in a computer lab or for individual
study. Through these materials we strive to: |
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Promote active learning on the part of the students |
Guide students in problem-solving, critical, and analytic thinking |
Enable learning through discovery |
Integrate technology with science education |
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Distributed on a CD-ROM, Interactive Genetics contains: |
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Tutorials |
Animations and videos to explain molecular processes and experiments. |
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Interactive problems |
Step-by-step problem solving |
Specific feedback to predictable wrong answers |
Major concepts introduced through problems |
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Simulations |
(CD-based FlyLab; Web-based Bacterial Genetics) |
Allow students to design experiments |
Student-generated data is owned by student |
Immediate results allows focus to be on data interpretation |
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Self Tests |
Quizzes contain a large number of short answer problems |
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