http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:14:11 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 22:14:11 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380055 This video demonstrates how to use 3DMolSym and describes the benefits of using it in Chemistry courses. 3DMolSym is an educational program designed to visualize the symmetry elements of molecules and to animate the corresponding symmetry operations in an interactive 3D environment. It is aimed to help chemistry students conceive the symmetry properties of the molecular structure. 3DMolSym includes a database with symmetry and geometry data of 48 organic and inorganic molecules, corresponding to all point groups of chemical interest. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380153 This video demonstrates how to use Access e-learning and describes the benefits of using it for training faculty. Access e-learning is a free, online ten-module tutorial that offers information, instructional techniques, and practice labs on how to make the most common needs in distance education accessible for individuals with disabilities, and enhance the usability of online materials for all students. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380064 This video demonstrates how to use Connecting Concepts and describes the benefits of using it in Biology courses. Connecting Concepts is a series of interactive web-based lessons designed to give introductory undergraduate biology students opportunities to connect biology concepts. Click on any lesson below to begin, or navigate using the links above to find out more about the project. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380157 This video demonstrates how to use MIT Physics 8.02: Faraday's Law and describes the benefits of using it in Physics courses. MIT Physics 8.02: Faraday's Law is a web page containing a series of animations and simulations related to Faraday's Law. It is part of the MIT TEAL project and includes simulations on topics in E&M, course notes, and a multimedia Guided Tour of the topic. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380060 This video demonstrates how to use Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History and describes the benefits of using it in history courses. Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History is a website that includes a collection of nine historical mysteries which draw students into Canadian history, critical thinking and archival research through the enticement of solving historical cold crimes. Each of the mystery archives includes an average of 100,000 words in English (and in French), as well as up to several hundred images plus maps. Some of the mystery websites also include 3-D recreations, videos and oral history interviews. Site users can look at the collections of archival materials and analyze the evidence provided. Students are encouraged to come up with their own interpretations of primary documents. Educators have access to a Teachers' Guide and experts interpretations for each of the mysteries. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380164 This video demonstrates how to use Linguanet Europa and describes the benefits of using it in learning a new language. Linguanet Europa is a website that helps you identify your learning style, find materials in the language you choose to learn and even find a language partner. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380182 This video demonstrates how to use MecMovies and describes the benefits of using it in engineering courses. MecMovies is an extensive collection of examples, theory, and games designed to complement the entire Mechanics of Materials course. The software features impressive graphics and animation that are highly effective in visually communicating course concepts to students. Special emphasis is placed on developing the learner?s understanding and proficiency in basic concepts and skills through interactive exercises and games. Classroom implementation of the software has produced improved student performance and more positive student attitudes regarding the Mechanics of Materials course. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380057 This video demonstrates how to use Outbreak at Watersedge and describes the benefits of using it in Public Health courses. Outbreak at Watersedge is an interactive game.The game shows a variety of people involved in halting an outbreak and only the intern can save them! The players receive case files, maps, visit locations, take samples and draw conclusions. Players not only try to solve the case, but learn about public health careers.A teachers guide and related links are included. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380180 This video demonstrates how to use PhET and describes the benefits of using it in physics courses. PhET is a collection of simulations and virtual labs focusing on first-year college physics. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=380166 This video demonstrates how to use QuestGarden and describes the benefits of using it in education courses. QuestGarden is a learning object site where instructors can create WebQuests with limited web authoring skills. The site will also host completed quests.