Mar 20, 2020Helping Educators and Students in a Time of NeedCourse Hero CEO Andrew Grauer shares how the company is reaching out to educators and students as they face unprecedented challenges brought on by COVID-19. — By Andrew Grauer · March 20, 2020 As we all are changing the way we live, work and teach, we believe in and are committed to staying connected in our communities. Educators who have never done so before are starting to teach online in a matter of days, with little…Covid 193 min readCovid 193 min read
Mar 10, 2020Q&A: Physiology Resources from a Pioneer in Interactive Labs and VideosDr. Phil Stephens created dozens of lab simulations and videos for distance learners. Here is how to use them online and in person. — By Catherine LaMoreaux · March 10, 2020 Phil Stephens, PhDBiology6 min readBiology6 min read
Mar 9, 2020Use This Note-Taking Template to Spark Dialogue with StudentsBiology professor Kayla Rihani has adapted a tool from the mid-20th century to get students to share their thoughts and questions more freely. — By Peter Dorfman · March 9, 2020 Kayla Rihani, MSBiology5 min readBiology5 min read
Mar 5, 2020Q&A: Meet A Real-Life “Spider Woman” Who Makes Cell Biology Less ScaryTo bring the mysteries of cytogenetics to life, Dr. Leocadia Paliulis has her students capture their own specimens-especially spiders. — By Tony Farrell · March 5, 2020 Leocadia “Le” Paliulis, PhDBiology5 min readBiology5 min read
Mar 4, 2020Piglets, Potato Salad, and Death: Liven Up Microbiology with StorytellingTo snag nonmajors’ attention in a stadium-sized class, Tom Gustad, MS, breaks up lectures with high-energy (and personal) stories. — By Catherine LaMoreaux · March 3, 2020 Tom Gustad, MSEducation5 min readEducation5 min read
Mar 2, 2020Oral Assessments: How and Why They Are Worth the TimeWhen Dr. Martin St. Maurice replaced written tests with oral exams, he gained new insight into his biology students-and built stronger bonds. — By Tony Farrell · March 2, 2020 Martin St. Maurice, PhDEducation6 min readEducation6 min read
Feb 29, 20206 Secrets for Post-Exam Reviews in a Stadium-Size CourseAfter students turned against him in a post-exam review, biology instructor Dr. Michael Moore experimented with these new approaches to improve results. — By Tony Farrell · February 29, 2020 Michael Moore, PhDBiology5 min readBiology5 min read
Feb 29, 2020Update Mythology Using New Stories-and Modern MediaWhen students felt disconnected from the conventional myths of the Greeks and Romans, Jackie Williams, MFA, created a new, entirely modern approach. — By Kara Baskin · February 29, 2020 Jackie Williams, MFAEnglish5 min readEnglish5 min read
Feb 28, 2020Draw to Remember: Using Art to Teach Anatomy, Physiology, and DiseaseThomas Davis, PhD, has found a creative way to improve student participation and reinforce the learning of complicated topics: drawing. — By Kara Baskin · February 28, 2020 Thomas Davis, PhDEducation5 min readEducation5 min read
Feb 27, 2020Lessons from the Roadrunner: Wily Tactics for At-Risk GroupsInstructor Thomas Vogel, MS, uses an invincible cartoon bird to inspire biology students to outwit the challenges of education. — Edited by Course Hero Editors · February 27, 2020 Thomas Vogel, MSBiology4 min readBiology4 min read