Rethinking enzyme kinetics: Designing and developing a biomolecular interactive tutorial (BIOMINT) learning tool for undergraduate students

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-79
Author(s):  
Jerry Gu ◽  
Stavroula Andreopoulos ◽  
Jodie Jenkinson ◽  
Derek P. Ng
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Kinetics ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Interactive Tutorial

“Collective Undergraduate Research: A Teaching / Learning Tool For MSE Students”

2000 ◽  
Vol 632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafeek Samuel Wahby
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Technical Writing ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Eastern Illinois University ◽  
Teaching Learning

ABSTRACTA new experiment to implement and collectively publish undergraduate students' research was started at the School of Technology, Eastern Illinois University in the Fall of 1998. A summary of the procedures followed in this experiment, its assessment and its progress are presented. Collective research publications, authored by undergraduate engineering students and edited by their faculty can be used as an effective teaching / learning tool that benefits students/authors, their peers, faculty/editors, local and other institutions, and industry at large, particularly when this research is interactively posted on the Internet. Through a research study format, undergraduates learn the subject matter much better, become familiar with research methods and techniques early in their careers, and polish their technical writing abilities. As the experiment also fosters teamwork and peer collaboration and evaluation, undergraduates sharpen their oral communication skills through group discussions and in-class presentations. The experiment provided an opportunity for students to independently select and research a particular topic and helped them discover the research resources and reference materials available on the subject matter. As one of the few creative opportunities offered in a class, this experiment presented a variety of learning environments to undergraduates and helped promote their creativity and self-directed learning. It was confirmed that most undergraduate students hold unlimited potential for success as researchers, and that enthusiasm, hard work, self-motivation, and dedication of students are likely to constitute better indicators of success than the conventional grades they earned in the past.

The Research and Application of Simulation Learning Tool

2013 ◽  
Vol 397-400 ◽  
pp. 2086-2089
Author(s):  
An Hong Tian ◽  
Cheng Biao Fu ◽  
Li Mei Cui
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Computer Network ◽  
Network Simulation ◽  
Virtual Simulation ◽  
Simulation Tool ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Packet Tracer ◽  
Simulation Learning

Computer network is popular in colleges for undergraduate students, which is focusing on practice and demands the students to grasp the configuration for different kinds of network devices, but network laboratory is not established completely in colleges due to the high cost of network devices .The article put forwards a solution based on virtualization tool named Packet Tracer, which provides network simulation, visualization and collaboration capabilities. This paper presents the features of the virtual simulation tool, and the configuration example for mini VLAN practice project, this method can help students to understand and master the complex and abstract network concepts.

scholarly journals Interactive Metabolism, a simple and robust active learning tool that improves the biochemistry knowledge of undergraduate students

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-364
Author(s):  
Vitória Costa Pereira Lopes Alves de França ◽  
Wellington Ferreira Campos
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Metabolic Pathways ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cell Metabolism ◽  
Solid Base ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Teaching Learning

Advances in physiology and other fields are strongly associated with a solid base knowledge of biochemistry and cell metabolism. On the other hand, the complex and abstract nature of metabolic pathways, the traditional lecture method, and other factors made the teaching-learning process of biochemistry a challenging endeavor. To overcome this, we developed and tested a novel active learning tool called Interactive Metabolism ( iM-tool). The iM-tool was developed with simple and low-cost materials. We used it for interactive teaching of several metabolic pathways and physiological mechanisms for students enrolled in the Biochemistry subject belonging to different undergraduate courses. The results of evaluation tests showed that the iM-tool significantly (ANOVA, P < 0.01) and consistently improved the biochemistry knowledge of students in classrooms with up to 50 students for 7 different and consecutive academic semesters. A survey intended to mine students’ opinions on the tools showed significant satisfaction with the teaching using the iM-tool over traditional lecture-based teaching, and the iM-tool contributed to collaborative learning among students. Therefore, our results showed that the iM-tool improves the biochemistry and cell metabolism teaching-learning process in a more attractive and interactive manner.

scholarly journals An Exploration of Yemeni University Students’ Attitudes towards Learning Linguistic Courses Using Google Classroom

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Mohammad Al-Mekhlafi
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Fourth Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Students Attitudes

This research paper intends to investigate the attitudes of Yemeni university students towards using Google Classroom as a learning tool. It also aims to explore any similarities and differences between graduate and undergraduate students and between males and females in terms of their attitudes towards using Google Classroom as a learning tool. This study employed a quantitative approach. One hundred and twenty students of the fourth level of the B.Ed. program and forty students enrolled in the M.Ed. program at the Department of English in the College of Education at Sana’a University in Yemen participated in this study during the academic year 2018/2019. Data were collected using a questionnaire whose analysis revealed a positive attitude towards using Google Classroom as a learning tool. The findings of this study indicated that the highest mean average among the five components of the attitude scale was the Behavioral Engagement (BE) (M= 4.09), followed by Developing Language Skills (M= 4.04) and the Linguistics Confidence (M= 3.92). Finally came the Attitude to Learning Linguistics with Technology (M= 3.76) and the Technology Confidence (M= 3.56). This study concluded that there was a statistically significant difference between the mean of the undergraduate and graduate students towards using Google Classroom as a learning tool in favor of the graduate students. Furthermore, there was no statistically significant difference between male and female students in terms of their attitudes towards using Google Classroom. This study ends with some pedagogical implications and directions for future research studies. Keywords Google classroom, students’ attitudes, gender, linguistics courses

scholarly journals The effect of whatsapp messenger as e- learning tool on performance of undergraduate students of a Public Sector Medical College in Pakistan.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (01) ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
Nauman Aziz ◽  
Zahid Kamal ◽  
Ahmad Zeeshan Jamil ◽  
Muhammad Waseem ◽  
Raees Abbas Lail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Knowledge Gain ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Feedback Form ◽  
Educational Benefits ◽  
Medical College ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

Objectives: To verify the usability of social media like WhatsApp in delivering knowledge to 4th year and Final year MBBS students and to compare the improvement of knowledge gain through e-learning and didactic lecture. Concurrently, perception of students about e-learning via WhatsApp will also be gathered. Study Design: Prospective Analytical Interventional study. Setting: Department of Medical Education of Sahiwal Medical College Sahiwal. Period: 01.01.2020 to 31.03.2020. Material & Methods: On 4th year and Final year MBBS students two Whatsapp group were made, one for each class. Then the students were taught different topics by WhatsApp. Assessment of knowledge of e-learning through WhatsApp was done by feedback form. Results: The results revealed that technical, educational and instructional advantages of teaching learning activity via WhatsApp out pars disadvantages. Increase in interaction with peers and getting a fair chance to participate in group discussion were top two educational benefits of learning through WhatsApp with 64.10% and 62.80% students agreeing to it. A majority of the students (89.8%) agreed to the facts that the availability of smart phones was not an issue for them and they are very comfortable in using Whatsapp as e learning tool (61.6%). on the other hand 29.5 % of the students were disagreed with the fact that they are getting more chances in clearing their concepts on Whatsapp. Conclusion: Increase in interaction with the peers and getting more chance to discuss a particular topic with group has made WhatsApp a new and convenient tool for teaching/learning activity. Students also found Whatsapp as less time consuming as compared to conventional lectures. A few disadvantages, like lesser chance of clearing the concepts on Whatsapp can be overruled by making small groups and using mobiles with bigger screen.

scholarly journals MOLT: A Mobile Learning Tool That Makes Learning New Technical English Language Words Enjoyable

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Dogan - Ibrahim ◽  
Nadire Cavus
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Word ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Wireless Technologies ◽  
Learning And Teaching

There is an increase use of wireless technologies in education all over the world. In fact, wireless technologies such as laptop computers, palmtop computers, and mobile phones are revolutionizing education and transforming the traditional classroom based learning and teaching into anytime and anywhere education. This paper investigates the use of wireless technologies in education with particular reference to the potential of learning new technical English Language words using SMS text messaging. The system, developed by the authors, called Mobile Learning Tool (MOLT), has been tested with 45 first-year undergraduate students. Studentsâ?? opinions have been collected after the experiment. Our results show that students enjoyed and be happy used mobile phones to learn new technical English word. We believe that if we add the improvements or modifications students wish to see in the MOLT system, then using the MOLT system as an educational tool will contribute to motivation and success of students.

Developing an Online Simulation to Teach Enzyme Kinetics to Undergraduate Biochemistry Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 281-302
Author(s):  
Maurizio Costabile ◽  
Hayley Timms
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Kinetics ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Interactive Simulation ◽  
Online Simulation ◽  
Scientific Principles ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
The University ◽  
Enhance Student Learning

One approach used in teaching scientific principles is laboratory practical classes. However, it can be challenging to teach concepts prior to their introduction in lectures. Academic teaching staff that wish to use alternative approaches to bridge this gap and, in turn, enhance student learning, often require help from their local Educational Developers (EDs). This chapter outlines the process of identifying a problem and then developing, implementing, and evaluating an online interactive simulation to teach enzyme kinetics to undergraduate students at the University of South Australia (UniSA). The challenges faced by the academic and ED in developing the simulation are covered. By the end of the chapter, the reader (academic or ED) will have a better appreciation of the challenges faced in developing a new teaching approach as well as the strategies that can be used to address these challenges.

scholarly journals Comparison of computer simulation and graphical illustration for teaching experimental pharmacology to undergraduate students

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gurleen Kaur ◽  
Preeti Garg ◽  
Vidushi Sharma ◽  
Jaspreet Singh ◽  
Prithpal Singh Matreja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Experimental Pharmacology ◽  
The World ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Graphical Illustration ◽  
Better Than

Background: Nowadays, medical schools all over the world are incorporating newer methods of teaching experimental pharmacology like computer simulation, besides using graphs, charts, didactic lectures. The present study compared the effectiveness and acceptance of two commonly used methods, namely, computer simulation and graphical illustration in teaching experimental pharmacology to undergraduate medical students.Methods: 90 students of 2nd Prof MBBS were divided into 2 groups and were given either computer simulation or graphical illustration via a cross-over design at two settings, which was followed by a post-test for that particular session. Feedback was taken from the students and the faculty. The data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results: The average marks scored by the students in sessions using CAL (67.8%) was significantly high (p=0.008) as compared to teaching by graphical illustrations (60.4%). 71% of students found CAL improved their learning skills better than graphical illustrations. 85% students and 80% faculty agreed that there should be a judicious mixture of CAL and graphical illustrations for a better understanding of drugs.Conclusions: CAL is a beneficial and effective learning tool in teaching experimental pharmacology. For better understanding, graphical illustrations should be used as an adjuvant to CAL.

A laboratory work to introduce biochemistry undergraduate students to basic enzyme kinetics-alkaline phosphatase as a model

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna G. Miquet ◽  
Lorena González ◽  
Ana I. Sotelo ◽  
Rodolfo M. González Lebrero
Keyword(s):  
Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Enzyme Kinetics ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Laboratory Work
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