Technology to Enhance Learning in an Introductory Biology Laboratory

生物科学(61)这个项目将把新技术引入哥伦布州立大学生物学实验室的入门原理。这项技术将支持并最大限度地发挥围绕科学教育的学习周期方法开展的探究性活动的影响。具体地说，计算机和图形计算器将与一系列探头和传感器相连接，以便于测量、定量分析和数据呈现。这些技能现在我们的学生中严重缺乏。这些仪器的使用将使学生更好地参与实验室活动，让他们体验现代生物学中技术的使用，并增强他们可视化和理解他们在实验室探索的生物现象的能力。结果将通过比较使用新技术的学生和不使用该技术进行类似实验的学生的学习和态度来评估。该项目应解决的主题包括将技术融入科学教育、科学教师的专业发展、培养未来的科学教育工作者以及妇女和代表性不足的少数群体参与科学。督导人员参加适当的工作坊，并作出具体努力与同事分享他们的经验，将确保专业发展。科罗拉多州立大学的学生人口统计数据保证了他们对女性、少数族裔和未来教师这一项目的广泛参与。项目成果将通过出版物和在区域和国家会议上的介绍来传播，产品将通过专门用于该项目的网站上的出版物来传播。

Biological Sciences (61)This project will introduce new technology into the introductory Principles of Biology laboratory at Columbus State University. The technology would support and maximize the impact of inquiry-based activities built around the learning cycle approach to science education. Specifically, computers and graphing calculators will be interfaced with an array of probes and sensors to facilitate measurement, quantitative analysis, and presentation ofdata. These skills are now critically lacking in our students. The use of these instruments will better engage students in laboratory activities, allow them to experience the use of technology in modern biology, and enhance their ability to visualize and understand the biological phenomena they are exploring in the laboratory. Outcomes will be assessed through comparison of learning and attitudes among students who use the new technology with students who carry out similar experiments without the technology. DUE themes addressed by the project include integration of technology in science education, professional development of science faculty, preparation of future science educators, and participation in science by women and underrepresented minorities. Participation of the PIs in appropriate workshops and specific efforts to share their experiences with colleagues will ensure professional development. Student demographics at CSU guarantee significant involvement in the project of women, underrepresented minorities, and future teachers. Project results will be disseminated through publications and presentations at regional and national meetings, and products will be disseminated through publication on a web site devoted to the project.