Physiology Laboratory Tools for Asynchronous and Distance Learning

生物科学（61）通过这个概念验证项目，以远程学习形式提供生理学实验室体验的挑战正在得到解决，该项目旨在开发一套JAVA小程序，作为工具，用于制作异步和远程学习的交互式生理学实验室模块。图表和示波器播放器允许数据文件在网络上播放，并允许用户进行测量和执行数据分析。这些播放器和数据文件被整合到HTML文件中，以生成学习模块，学生可以与之互动，从而产生类似于传统实验室环境的体验。该项目的长期目标是为在线生理学教学提供大量的学习模块。通过与邻近机构的生理学家合作，这些模块的数量和范围在PI提供的基础上不断增加。生成的学习模块库正在使用第三个JAVA applet进行混合匹配，该applet允许教师为学生构建定制的实验包。虽然该提案的主要目标是为在线学习者提供实验体验，但该系统的灵活性允许教师将湿模块和计算机模块结合起来构建实验包。因此，技术与实验教育的整合使学生能够使用在线实验室来增加他们传统的动手实验经验。这对那些实验室设施、教学设备和动物饲养受到限制的机构的学生尤其有用，比如在某些社区、初级学院和高中。

Biological Sciences (61)The challenge of providing a lab experience in physiology in a distance learning format is being addressed through this proof-of-concept project, which aims to develop a set of JAVA applets, to be used as tools to make interactive physiology laboratory modules for asynchronous and distance learning. Chart and oscilloscope players are allowing data files to be played across the web and permit users to make measurements and perform data analysis. These players and data files are being integrated into HTML files to produce learning modules, with which the students interact and, thus, produce an experience similar to that seen in the traditional lab setting. The long-term goal of the project is to produce a large number of learning modules for on-line physiology teaching. The number and scope of the modules is being increased over and above that provided by the PI by collaboration with physiologists in neighboring institutions. The resulting library of learning modules is being mixed-and-matched using a third JAVA applet, which is allowing instructors to build customized lab packages for their students. While the primary goal of the proposal is to produce a lab experience for on-line learners, the flexibility within the system is permitting the instructors to build lab packages with a combination of wet and computer modules. Thus, the integration of technology into lab education is allowing students to use on-line labs to augment their traditional hands-on lab experience. This may be especially useful for students in institutions where lab facilities, teaching equipment and animal maintenance are restricted, as found in certain community and junior colleges, and high schools.