Teaching and Learning Strategies

Videos, activities, and interactive media for introductory-level Biology courses

Free and open source visual, interactive simulations.

iLab provides Online Labs/STEM Courses from Electronics, Control, Physics, Spectrometer, Telecommunications, to RF and Microwave Communications.

Chem Collective provides virtual labs, scenario-based activities, and other resources for chemistry.

A free site with simulations in physics, chemistry, math, earth science, and biology.

This resource includes information on integrated assessment, providing instructions/expectations, integrating research and citations in discussions,¡­

Silence in the classroom can be disconcerting. This site presents eight simple tips for restarting the conversation.

"instructors and students alike are growing tired of the discussion board formula,¡± this article describes ¡°innovative approaches [that] point¡­

This paper discusses: (1) strengths and limitations of classroom discussion; (2) creating the expectation for student participation in discussion; (3¡­

Tips for addressing the challenges of online discussion and for maximizing its advantages.