This video shows how dendritic cells growing in culture are transfected with a plasmid containing a gene for the Green fluorescent protein (GFP). Transfection is the process of deliberately introducing nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells.
Type of Material:
This site provides text, diagrams, and animations to help users understand transfection more clearly.
Recommended Uses:
The material can be used in the classroom, although it might be best suited for individuals who are interested in slef-study of transfection.
Homework - Students watch videos and come up with questions for Stump your Partner Activity.
Team work- Think-Pair-Share and Write-Pair-Share activities.
Technical Requirements:
This site requires an Internet Browser such as Firefox or Google Chrome.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will learn what is transfection
Students will be able to explore process of transfection
Students will be able to apply the knowledge, concepts and skills to navigate the through the website to learn transfection in Dendritic cells
Students will be able to explain the role played by transfection in improving functions of Dendritic cells
Students will understand the importance of transfection in research and everyday life
Target Student Population:
Students in High School and College General Education will benefit from this site.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
There are no prerequisites for this site, although some knowledge of biology will help in understanding what is presented.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The text is accurate and complete
Conceptual flow of information via video and text.
Discussion and elaborations well presented.
External links for added information and engagement.
Concerns:
There were no concerns about content at the time of this review
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Material is engaging and interesting
Information within and between topics flows very well
The material is logically presented
The way material demonstrates relationships among biochemical processes
Concerns:
A integrating a few research articles for purpose of discussion and assessment would enhance the effectiveness of the site
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Detailed, clear and sequential information
The information is well organized
Navigation is intuitive
No defective links or major bugs were found
Concerns:
Student assessment in form of Multiple Choice Questions would enhance the effectiveness of the site
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