Review for:LearnersTV.com: Free Biology Animations

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posted: on November 4, 2007 at 12:49PM

My rating of this resource: ****

My experience using this resource:
Cell Biology

Topic I was teaching:
Cellular transport mechanisms - active and passive transport processes.

My learning goal for which this resource was used:
To help students understand the differences between active and passive transport processes occurring within living cells. The movement of particles in solution and the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane was also addressed.

Course Level:
Intro or Regular

How I/my students used the resource:
The resource was incorporated into a powerpoint presentation. The animation served as a buffer to a selection of written outline-style notes. A reading assignment on the topic preceded the lesson and provided a baseline level of knowledge on which to build a refined understanding of cellular transport mechanisms. The IWB was utilized by students to answer pop-up quiz questions within the animation.

Value Added:
Provides visualization or animation, Provides a virtual lab, Provides practice or tutorial, Provides additional content, Provides assessment opportunity, Increases student engagement and motivation

Strengths:
The resource provides a visually-stimulating component for learning with an opportunity to increase student involvement in classrooms utilizing an IWB. Tools for informal assessment are also provided.

Weaknesses:
The resource does not provide narration and illustrations are somewhat lacking in detail. However, simplified visual components are often easier for students to draw and understand. If the resource was complimented by a series of good-quality, accurate written notes, it would serve the purpose moderately well.

updated: on November 4, 2007 at 12:53PM
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