Review for:Campbell Image and Presentation Library

posted: on November 29, 2006 at 8:29PM

AP Biology

Study Strategies in AP Bio

To enhance a student's "tool kit" for study efforts and improve study skills - both of which gives students confidence in all aspects of their learning (class discussions/laboratory activities/test preparation)

A.P.

As a first year AP Bio teacher, I walked my students through the web-based resources associated with the Campbell/Reese 7th Edition Biology text. This took place on the first day of class with hopes students would use them to start the year off on the right foot.
I found that unless they were assigned, students were not availing themselves of these wonderful resources. So, I made them an integral part of homework.
Now, I no longer need to assign the pre-test/activity quizzes/labs as the students realize how truly valuable they are.
I also use the animations, project them on the white board, take notes around them and then take a digital photograph of the class's work. (If I had a white board, I envision this would be a good application too!)

Provides visualization or animation, Increases graphing skills, Increases modeling skills, Provides a virtual lab, Provides practice or tutorial, Provides assessment opportunity, Increases student engagement and motivation

very easy to use! most of the time very appropriate with respect to detail! the students truly value these resources now!
I also use the electronic classroom which saves significant grading time - allowing me to spend more time with class/lab prepration.

Sometimes too simplistic in detail
There is a time limit where the web site will drop a student due to inactivity. (For example, they need to plan about an hour of time to complete the chapter assessment. A student cannot start it, go have dinner, and finish the test later.)