ERIC Number: EJ826011
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1931-7913
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Using the Web to Encourage Student-Generated Questions in Large-Format Introductory Biology Classes
Colbert, James T.; Olson, Joanne K.; Clough, Michael P.
CBE - Life Sciences Education, v6 n1 p42-48 Spr 2007
Students rarely ask questions related to course content in large-format introductory classes. The use of a Web-based forum devoted to student-generated questions was explored in a second-semester introductory biology course. Approximately 80% of the enrolled students asked at least one question about course content during each of three semesters during which this approach was implemented. About 95% of the students who posted questions reported reading the instructor's response to their questions. Although doing so did not contribute to their grade in the course, approximately 75% of the students reported reading questions posted by other students in the class. Approximately 60% of the students reported that the Web-based question-asking activity contributed to their learning of biology. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Course Content, Biology, Internet, Computer Uses in Education, Questioning Techniques, Introductory Courses, Science Instruction, College Science, Computer Mediated Communication, Teaching Methods, Large Group Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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