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BioEd Online: Lessons: Microorganisms
No full textThe BioEd Online site, created by the dedicated staff at the Baylor College of Medicine, is a veritable cornucopia of material for science educators. The lesson plans are all classroom tested and high-quality. This particular corner of the site focuses on the world of microorganisms. The site includes 15 lessons, complete with video clips, slideshows, and .pdf files. The offerings here include "Comparing Sizes of Microorganisms," "Observing Different Microbes," and "Microbes and Disease." The videos are quite nice as they offer a brief introduction to each subject, along with suggestions for how to conduct the associated classroom activity. If visitors enjoy these lesson plans, they should explore the other categories under Classroom Lessons, such as Animals, Genetics, and History & Nature of Science
Saylor.org: Free Education
No full textThe tag line of the Saylor website is "Harnessing Technology to Make Education Free." The site is the brainchild of MIT graduate and founder of MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor. Visitors will find that this online education resource is a little different than some other websites that offer free online courses. Although Saylor.org does not grant degrees, students can download a certificate of completion for successfully passing the exam at the end of each course. The setup of the courses offers a more structured approach for those lifelong learners out there, and can even provide a feel for the content of an undergraduate course to students considering or curious about college. There are thirteen areas of study that visitors can choose to explore, including STEM subjects such as Computer Science, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering. Each course is peer-reviewed, and visitors can find a list of the faculty from universities and colleges around the world that author the courses can be found in the About Us section, under the Our Trustee & Team link
PBCL Stage 4: Problem Analysis
No full textIn Problem-Based Case Learning (PBCL), student teams develop and present solutions to real-world problems. In this video from Making Learning Real, an instructor talks about using PBCL in his architectural design class where his students are tasked with the problem of designing a college wellness center. He describes a PBCL tool, the Need To Know Board (NTKB), as a "thought process board" and explains how students use the board to identify facts, assumptions, questions, and resources. The video then shows the students visiting an industry expertâa construction site superintendentâout in the field where they put their questions to him. Based on his answers and their field observations, the students move forward with developing a plan for the wellness center.The video runs 3:09 and is accompanied by a background essay and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
PBCL Stage 5: Field Insights
No full textWith Problem-Based Case Learning (PBCL), students work in teams to develop and present solutions to real-world problems. In this video from Making Learning Real, an IT instructor and his students talk about how the PBCL methodology helps students learn about new technologies, discover answers on their own, and observe an actual work environment.The video runs 1:39 and is accompanied by a background essay and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
PBCL Stage 9: Feedback & Evaluation - Guest Expert
No full textWith Problem-Based Case Learning (PBCL), students work in teams to develop and present solutions to real-world problems. In this video from Making Learning Real, an HTML class presents the Web sites they have designed to a business partner. A guest instructor gives feedback to the students, and the host instructor comments on the value of his visit to the presentations. At the end, the guest instructor is shown teaching visual communication concepts to the students.The video runs 1:52 and is accompanied by a background essay and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
Process Technology Student: Oil Refinery Process Technician
No full textIn this video adapted from Pathways to Technology, observe how Sandra Garcia is studying to be a process technician, and learn about the field of process technology. Sandra explains how her love of science brought her to community college after years away from school and how she's looking forward to a career in process technology. Also learn about the mysterious refractometer and how it can keep things running smoothly in a refinery.The video runs 2:31 and is accompanied by a background essay, standards alignment, and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
Process Technology Student: Chemical & Refinery Process Technician
No full textIn this video adapted from Pathways to Technology, learn about process technology and the career of a process technician, also known as a process operator. Process technology is what turns chemicals into products, from oil and gas to cosmetics and rubber soles for shoes. The process technician keeps the machines that process chemicals running smoothly. Jason Canales is studying to become a process technician. He explains what brought him to this field and why he wants to work at a refinery or a chemical plant after he graduates. Jason visits a factory to better understand how his classwork can be applied in the real world.The video runs 2:51 and is accompanied by a background essay, standards alignment, and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
Utilizing Right and Wrong Answers
No full textIn this professional development video excerpted from Getting Results, a community college instructor explains how he reviews a test with his students by having his students work in groups to discuss answers. The instructor explains that while tests can reveal to him what hasn't been grasped, this group review helps his students reflect on the rationale behind each answer. In addition, the tests help him discover whether goals are met, whether there are other benefits to the lesson, and whether he was successful in teaching the lesson. Once he has discovered the answers to these questions, he can decide whether to adjust the course design.The video runs 3:40 and is accompanied by a background essay and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
Working with Non-traditional Learners
No full textIn this professional development video excerpted from Getting Results, diverse learners study biotechnology at a technical college. The instructor and her students describe the studentsâ unique backgrounds: an older adult learner with lengthy professional experience in the computer industry, an immigrant student with a masterâs degree in microbiology from her native country, and a younger student who had gone as far as he could in his job. The instructor states that examining these diverse backgrounds helps her make the most of each individualâs contribution, particularly in the lab where students work as a team.The video runs 3:15 and is accompanied by a background essay and discussion questions. Users who sign up for a free account can save the resource and download the video as well
A Taste of the College Experience
No full textATETV continues to produce excellent web-based videos spotlighting advanced technical careers and educational programs. This video, part of the From High School to College series, focuses on high school students at the Learning Center for the Deaf experience a college level IT class. The video runs 6:11 and related videos can be found on the page to explore more information