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Tiêu đề
Maintaining student engagement during an abrupt instructional transition: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Tác giả
Senn S.; Wessner D.R.
Năm xuất bản
2021
Source title
Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education
Số trích dẫn
6
DOI
10.1128/JMBE.V22I1.2305
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Tóm tắt
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities announced an abrupt transition to remote learning during the spring 2020 semester. In this report, we discuss the instructional changes that were implemented in an undergraduate microbiology course at a small liberal arts college as a result of this transition. The effectiveness of these curricular changes was assessed using a standard course feedback instrument to understand student attitudes and perceptions. Our results indicate that the switch to a thematic focus enhanced the course and specific instructional changes, including the use of preclass introductory videos and electronic forums, were useful and informative. Based on these findings, we propose that relatively minor changes to instructional strategies may enhance remote learning. Moreover, these same changes could be used to improve in-person classes. © 2021 Author(s). Published by the American Society for Microbiology.
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American Society for Microbiology
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