OCELOTS Fall FMN 2024:

Adapting a module in tropical biology

Applications Due: August 12, 2024

Apply Now: https://qubeshub.org/community/groups/ocelotsfafmn24/apply_now

Are you interested in adapting an online, open-source module in tropical biology that is based on authentic research? 

Apply now to join us for the Fall 2024 OCELOTS (Network for facilitating Online Content for Experiential Learning of Tropical Systems) & BioQUEST/QUBES Faculty Mentoring Network (FMN).

Participants in this FMN will focus on adapting an online module in tropical biology in an undergraduate life science course. Accepted applicants will work with mentors to customize an existing OCELOTS module hosted on the Gala platform (https://www.learngala.com/) for use in their own courses and/or to be shared with others. The types of adaptations include modifying the module for a different educational level or teaching setting, e.g. community college. Participants will take part in biweekly (every two weeks) virtual sessions to collaborate with and support others in the network and receive mentoring.

Applications are due August 12, 2024.

Space is limited, and the network is launching soon, so apply now!

Description: The OCELOTS network (https://qubeshub.org/community/groups/ocelots) is joining forces with BioQUEST/QUBES to work with faculty who are interested in adopting a specific module in tropical biology, hosted on the Gala platform. Participants are encouraged to customize the module for use in their classrooms.

 

Dates & Location:

The virtual kick-off will be held the second week in September 2024 (date and time TBD). The FMN will continue online to support the adaptation activities during the Fall 2024 semester.

 

How to Apply:

Applications are due August 12, 2024. You can follow this link to view the application form. Accepted applicants will be notified by August 16. Space is limited, only 30 participants will be selected.

 

Commitment and Benefits of Participation:

Commitment: 

• To qualify, participants must be willing to select an OCELOTS module, adapt it for use in a course that is taught at their institution, and describe how it fits into their curriculum. 
• Participants must also be able to commit ~1.5-2 hour per week for working with mentors and collaborating with other participants concerning the adaptation of the teaching materials. 

Benefits:

• Access to teaching modules. Participants will have access to the library of OCELOTS modules and implementation plans.
• Online support throughout the process of adapting an OCELOTS module. This includes access to peer mentors on lecture/classroom/lab effective tips and strategies in small group virtual meetings every two weeks
• Possible travel/registration support to attend the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting in Baltimore MD: https://www.esa.org/events/meetings/future-esa-meetings/ 
• A payment of $500 for eligible participants 
• Recognition as an OCELOTS Education Scholar upon completion of all network requirements**Letter of Completion with recognition as a 2024 OCELOTS Education Scholar upon completion of all network requirements.

 

Questions:

Visit: https://ocelots.nrem.iastate.edu/. Please feel free to contact Ann Russell at arussell@iastate.edu.