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    Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility of the Day
    Short, daily case activity on Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: Universal Design for LearningSummer Workshop 2018

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    The ml4bio Workshop: Machine Learning Literacy for Biologists
    Presentation on machine learning literacy for biologists at the 2019 Great Lakes Bioinformatics Conference

    Keywords: bioinformaticsmachine learning

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    Genomics Lessons with GEA - RNA-Seq CURES
    Our BIOME Group worked towards developing a set of learning goals for faculty who plan to launch a CURE based on RNA-Seq data. We also developed a workflow for analysis of either prokaryotic or...
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    Taking a Second Look: Investigating Biology with Visual Datasets
    An article exploring the use of visual datasets as an educational aid for biology students.

    Keywords: Evolutionpedagogyclassificationphylogenyvisual learningResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Reference

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    Evaluation of DEIJ in Lectures of Junior Year Science Undergraduate Course
    Diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, DEIJ, is important for both students and faculty as they improve learning outcomes and elicit professional competency respectively. DEIJ...

    Keywords: stempedagogyArticleUndergraduateOpen Sourcescienceevaluationneurobiologythe role of active learning in retention and engagementFacultyAnalysismethod#DEI-J-ADEIJinterdisplinaryjunorlearning spacesadditional support learning systemenhancement

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    An Adaptation of "Plants in the Human-Altered Environment (PHAE)" for 100% Remote Learning at East Stroudsburg University
    PHAE is a project to compare effects of landscape alteration intensities on plant diversity. This adaptation modified and extends the modules to suit fully remote learning (data collected...

    Keywords: erenNEONdiversitybiomass4DEE Frameworkecosystemsocioeconomic effects

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    Survey Findings: Exploring Open Education LC
    Survey findings for the learning community (LC), Exploring Open Education Practices and Pedagogy (Spring 2022), facilitated by Drs. Carlos Goller (North Carolina State University) and Melanie...

    Keywords: evaluation

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    Ontology for UDL and Related Content
    This is a description of tagging ontology that can be used for UDL resources
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    Making Universal Design for Learning Accessible to Faculty
    Presentation on Universal Design for Learning at the 2019 BioQUEST & QUBES Summer Workshop

    Keywords: Universal Design for Learning2019 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer WorkshopUDLscreen readersudl guidelines

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    DataCamp
    DataCamp: The Easiest Way to Learn Data Science Online

    Keywords: statisticsRcurriculumdata visualizationdata scienceonline learningcoursemachine learningpythonlab protocol

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    Sorry to Eat and Run: A Lesson Plan for Testing Trade-off in Squirrel Behavior Using Giving Up Densities (GUDs)
    All animals need to find and compete for food, shelter, and mates in order to survive and reproduce. They also need to avoid being eaten by predators. Optimal foraging theory provides a framework...

    Keywords: ecologyanimal behaviorAnimal form and functionAnimal nutritionSquirrel-Net

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    Implementing Flexible Learning Projects to support authentic research experiences in Ecology (BIO 3317) at McDaniel College
    This adaptation highlights the utility of the Lichens in YOUR Local Landscape module for teaching field skills, quantitative analysis across scales, and for writing research papers.

    Keywords: NEONNational Ecological Observatory Network

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    NIBLSE Learning Resource Collection
    Collection of bioinformatics hosted at NIBLSE
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    Value of Mistakes. Making Mistakes Using R
    This module allows students to frame mistakes and frustrations during their first introduction to R in terms of improved learning and growth mindset.

    Keywords: growth mindsetmath attitudesResources @ BIOMAAPmistakesvalue of mistakes

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    Figure of the Day: Identifying Ambiguity and Biases in Data Figures
    The adaptation focuses on presenting figures with all the information in their axes. However, such figures present a medium level of quality to encourage students to discuss conceptually in groups...

    Keywords: graphsmath attitudesResources @ BIOMAAPInterpreting Graphs

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    Modules Ready or Adaptable for Online Learning: Google Sheet
    A dynamic database of modules discoverable on QUBES that are ready or adaptable for online learning. Anyone can use or contribute to this database.

    Keywords: modulesWorksheet

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    Expanding the pipeline: Engaging urban secondary school and college students in science and the environment
    This speed talk will describe three education projects that engage urban minority students in science and the environment.
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    Bio+: Integration of Biology Principles and Application in Cross-Disciplinary Curricula
    Poster on two cross-disciplinary courses at Olin College presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: cross-disciplinary instructionSummer Workshop 2018

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    Quantitative Reasoning Learning Progression
    Three articles about the work of a project on quantitative reasoning in the context of environmental literacy.

    Keywords: quantitative

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    NIBLSE Collaborative Community Model for developing, disseminating, and assessing bioinformatics learning resources
    The Network for Integrating Bioinformatics into Life Sciences Education (NIBLSE) has cultivated a collaborative community model to facilitate the development, dissemination, and assessment of...

    Keywords: fmnNIBLSE

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