1. Animating Biology: Bringing Abstract Concepts to Life
Macromedia Flash was used to create interactive instructional programs as well as to develop original movie clip animations to assist students in understanding difficult and/or abstract concepts.
(created May 17, 2004)

2. Becoming a Microbiologist: Re-tooling in midcareer
To help prepare for imminent changes in my teaching responsibilities and to enhance my discipline-related professional development, I attended a national conference on Microbiology education. Participating in this conference also catalyzed reflection on the most effective means to teach BIO 205.
(created Aug 23, 2005)

3. Biology Teaching Modules
Teaching modules will be synthesized to: 1. Enhance instruction of Biology concepts to promote learning during lecture.
(created Jul 1, 2001)

4. Biomes: Exploring the World on the Web
Uses internet collaborations and web-based climate resources to actively engage students in an investigation of the major terrestrial biomes.
(created May 30, 2002)

5. Endocytosis: Flash Animation
Swf file showing process of endocytosis (phagocytosis) by a single eukaryotic cell.
(created May 28, 2004)

6. Energy and Thermodynamics (2000-2001 SyRIS Module)
A hands-on module designed to enable biology, chemistry, and physics students to construct the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics from concrete experiences.
(created Nov 6, 2002)

7. Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Function: Interactive Student Self-tests
Graphic based flash programs that enable a student to test their knowledge of eukaryotic cell structure and function.
(created May 27, 2004)

8. Evolution: The Only Constant is Change (2001-2002 SyRIS Module)
Evolutionary change is explored through the synthesis of scientific evidence from many disciplines (e.g., historical geology - fossil record; chemistry/physics - radioisotope dating; biology - genetic basis of variation and natural selection). By taking an interdisciplinary approach, students develop a more complete understanding of the empirical evidence in support of the theory of evolution. The activities for this module (hands-on simulation activities and case studies) require students to practice multiple learning skills such as writing, oral communication, collaborative learning, mathematics and computer technology skills.
(created Nov 6, 2002)

9. Fetal Pig Online Practical and Dissection Review
Allows students to review the anatomy of the circulatory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and respiratory systems of the fetal pig. Users may either view labeled photographs or take an online "practical" exam in which they are asked to identify designated structures. Designed for non-major students. Program runs only on a Windows machine.
(created Apr 17, 2002)

10. Water Properties: An Interactive Instructional Module for Biology
Internet accessible module covering properties of water included in most introductory biology courses. Module is interactive and includes animations.
(created May 27, 2004)