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Schools participating in formal assessment of current and past Case It projects: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, University of Zimbabwe, University of London, Westfield State University, and the River Falls High School.

Students analyzed DNA sequences for hypothetical "family members" being tested for a variety of genetic and/ or infectious diseases. They used the Case It! simulation to generate photos of results, which were then uploaded to web pages using the Case It web editor.

Investigator (an interactive version of the online Resource Manual) was used to help gather background information for web pages. Students then played the role of "family members" when asking questions of other groups posters, and played the role of "genetics counselors" or other professionals when responding to questions about their own posters. An integrated conferencing system was used for these interactions. Results of class-testing are described in the publications and conference proceedings linked below:

Selected publications on assessment of Case It software for NSF projects DUE 0229156 (2003-2008) and DUE 9752268 (1998-2003):

Bergland et al. 2006. Collaborative case-based study of genetic and infectious disease via molecular biology computer simulations and Internet conferencing. The International Journal of Learning 13 (final typeset copy).

Klyczek et al. 2006. Addressing current issues in infectious diseases via case-based learning using molecular biology simulations. Focus on Microbiology Education 13(1):2-5.

Bergland et al. 2006. Exploring biotechnology using case-based multimedia. American Biology Teacher 68(2):77-82.

Lundeberg et al. 2003. Windows to the world: perspectives on case-based multimedia web projects in science. Journal of Online Interactive Learning 1(4):1-16

Lundeberg et al. 2003. Using action research to develop preservice teachers' confidence, knowledge and beliefs about technology. Journal of Online Interactive Learning 1(3):1-16

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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