learn.genetics
Tamara M
I have recently found out about an educational web portal called learn.genetics http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ at University of Utah, USA. (Below there is a text about the genetic science learning center and their aims. )
Please take a look at the site if you find time. Recently they have added a whole topic on Epigenetics.
In the light of future plans, for the genome biology club, maybe it would not be a bad idea to also try to review available educational resources that are freely available on the web.
I think learn.genetics portal is a very nice example with which we might start.
Any volunteers?
Tamara
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The Genetic Science Learning Center is a science and health education program located in the midst of the bioscience research being carried out at the University of Utah. Our mission is making science easy for everyone to understand.
To achieve our mission, we provide educational materials and programs for global and local audiences. These include:
Two websites, available free of charge to Internet users worldwide:
- Learn.Genetics delivers educational materials on genetics, bioscience and health topics.
They are designed to be used by students, teachers and members of the public. The materials
meet selected US education standards for science and health.
- Teach.Genetics provides resources for K-12 teachers, higher education faculty, and
public educators. These include PDF-based Print-and-Go™ activities, unit plans and other
supporting resources. The materials are designed to support and extend the materials on
Learn.Genetics.
Professional development programs that update K-16 teachers' expertise in bioscience and health topics as well as prepare them to implement the materials on our websites. See a list of upcoming courses and workshops on Teach.Genetics.
Public education programs that highlight topics of current interest and research being carried out at the University of Utah.
Our educational resources provide accurate and unbiased information about topics in genetics, bioscience and health. Designed for non-research audiences, they are jargon-free, target multiple learning styles, and often convey concepts through animation and interactivity. Our newest materials are being developed with our Exploragraphic™ design methodology.
Some topics in genetics and bioscience research are controversial. The Center does not take sides in political or ethical controversies. Rather, our goal is to provide comprehensive information that promotes a lively discussion of these topics, so that individuals can arrive at their own informed decisions.
The Center’s educational materials and programs reach a wide audience. Our Learn.Genetics website is one of the most widely-disseminated education sites in the world. In 2007, it received over 7.1 million unique visits from over 180 countries. Each year over 600 educators participate in professional development programs.
The Center has a staff of 10 with expertise in science, education, technology, and multimedia visualization.