This site provides interactive activities facilitating learning about cells, genes, bioengineering, and other biomedical subjects
Type of Material:
This site includes many animations/simulations and can be considered as part of a learning object repository.
Recommended Uses:
The material will be a nice addition to different teaching settings, as a complementary tool to facilitate practices in a fun environment. This material may be used in the classroom or at home for independent study.
Technical Requirements:
This material requires an Internet browser such as Chrome or Firefox equipped with Adobe Flash Player. The material runs well with Explorer
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The learner will develop an accurate understanding of multiple biological processes, through games and other interactive activities. Through exposure to the material, the learner will be able to accurately identify biomedical processes.
Target Student Population:
High School,
College General Ed,
College Lower Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic concepts in biology are required
The site does not provide instruction to be able to play the games, rather facilitates the application of a previously acquired knowledge
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is accurate and provides a good basic background about the material
The learning objects are interactive and engaging
Quality of graphics is good and provides enough detail for this level of understanding
Concerns:
There were no concerns about content quality at the time of this review
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The site presents a great opportunity to learn in a fun environment.
The interactive games are introduced clearly and the complexity is growing in steps the learner can choose
Animations are easy to follow
Concerns:
Minor glitches in the operational aspects should be corrected (some figures do not represent the organ that is mentioned ie: bladder)
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
No defective links or major bugs were found
Adobe Flash Animations load quickly and run smoothly
Concerns:
There were no concerns about ease of use at the time of this review
Creative Commons:
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