Physiology Laboratory Tools for Asynchronous and Distance Learning

生物科学（61）通过这一概念验证项目，正在解决以远程学习形式提供生理学实验室经验的挑战，该项目旨在开发一套JAVA小程序，用作制作异步和远程学习的交互式生理学实验室模块的工具。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集成到HTML文件中，以生成学习模块，学生可以与之互动，从而产生与传统实验室环境相似的体验。 该项目的长期目标是为在线生理学教学制作大量的学习模块。通过与邻近机构的生理学家合作，这些模块的数量和范围正在增加，超过了PI提供的数量和范围。由此产生的学习模块库正在使用第三个JAVA小程序进行混合和匹配，这使得教师能够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室体验，但系统内的灵活性允许教师使用湿模块和计算机模块的组合构建实验室包。因此，将技术整合到实验室教育中可以让学生使用在线实验室来增强他们传统的动手实验室体验。这可能是特别有用的学生在实验室设施，教学设备和动物的维护是有限的机构，如在某些社区和初级学院，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.