Join this free webinar series, featuring discussions with authors from recently published articles in ® (JMBE). Come meet other biologists who do discipline-based education research (DBER), become more familiar with study design and interpretation of data of DBER studies and learn how to improve your teaching in the process. Register for each webinar individually. Free for everyone!
After attending JMBE Live! webinars, participants will be able to do the following:- Discuss critical aspects of DBER research study design.
- Interpret results of DBER studies.
- Describe how DBER studies can inform classroom or laboratory teaching.
- Be more motivated to conduct your own DBER study and publish in JMBE.
Teaching with TED: A Curated Set of TED Talks and Discussion Prompts for Microbiology and Cellular Biology Courses
May 2, 1-2 p.m. ET
Engaging students in biology courses can be enhanced through assignments that introduce research relevant to course content. Despite their potential, such assignments are often underutilized because identifying suitable research and creating assignments can be time-consuming. To address this issue, TED Talks serve as a valuable resource for introducing research on scientific topics commonly covered in undergraduate biology courses. While the vast TED Talk library offers a wealth of selections, identifying the right content can be challenging for instructors.
In this webinar, attendees will discover a curated set of TED Talks and field-tested discussion prompts specifically designed for Microbiology and Cellular Biology courses. These assignments have been implemented in both asynchronous online and synchronous in-person formats using discussion board forums, with the flexibility to adapt to other formats. Student feedback indicates that these activities enhanced their learning by helping them connect classroom material to real-world applications. Overall, TED Talks are an enjoyable and versatile tool for diversifying biology curricula, connecting content to real-world issues and improving student engagement and comprehension.
Join us to explore a curated framework of TED Talks and discussion prompts that instructors can easily adapt to their courses!
Speakers:
- Dyan Morgan, Ph.D., Kansas University.
- Eileen Hotze, Ph.D., Kansas University.
- Moderated by , JMBE Editor in Chief, San Diego State University.
About the Journal
The ® (JMBE) offers original, previously unpublished, peer-reviewed articles that foster scholarly teaching and provide readily adoptable resources in biology education at the undergraduate, graduate, professional (e.g., medical school), K-12 and informal education levels. JMBE is edited by informed science educators who are active in the pursuit of scholarly teaching and biology education reform.Explore past JMBE Live! webinars on our Youtube playlist.