Microbiomes: Health and the Environment is a book that takes a look into the world of polymicrobial communities and how they affect aspects of human health and environmental interaction. This book attempts to bridge the gap between the world around us and our well-being through the lens of microbial influence and co-evolution.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
In-class primary or reference text, additional reference materials for students and researchers. Homework - Students can watch the videos to make notes and also do the multiple choice questions. Team work- Project Based Learning to explore the connections between microbes and environment.
Technical Requirements:
An internet browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will learn various concepts in microbial sciences
Students will be able to explore components of microbial diversity
Students will be able to understand the different types microbiomes
Students will be able to elaborate how microbes in a microbiome causes disease
Students will understand the importance of various science processes and techniques used to identify microbes in a microbiome
Users of this resource will have access to, and will gain insight into the novel and complex world of polymicrobial community interactions
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division, Graduate School
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Familiarity with medical and microbiology vocabulary
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is accurate and provides a good background on the material
References are hyperlinked throughout the text
Provides a broad overview including the context of microbiomes and human health and disease
The content is current and relevant
Concerns:
A unit on anatomy & physiology would be helpful for students to correlate how microbes cause disease within human body
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Videos, animations, and line drawings provide clarity to the learners and makes learning the material interesting
Quizzes provide the learners with just-in-time assessment of their learning progress
Can be download and save in an asynchronous setting
The pedagogy of providing information is a nice blend of learning and interactivity
Case Studies, colorful illustrations, and chapter summaries increase effectiveness
The resource is OER
The resource is accessible and includes the rubric on which accessibility was tested
Can be used by diverse students in program of medical sciences, allied health professional, forensic science and natural sciences
Concerns:
Recent research articles could be integrated for purpose of discussion and assessment
Questions to create a Microbial Science Model either hands on or digital would also be useful
Some questions to create a flow-chart as a team work will be helpful for students in graping and elaborating concepts and content
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The information is well-organized and presented logically
Pressbooks and Mavs Open Press provide the platform which is organized as book
The text is searchable
Concerns:
Click and learn type visual aids will be helpful for students to explore concepts
Creative Commons:
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