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Supporting Instruction in Cell Biology Using No-Cost Open Educational Resources

Published:2023-11 Issue:9 Volume:85 Page:493-499
ISSN:0002-7685
Container-title:The American Biology Teacher
language:en
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Author:

Higgins Rebecca,Riley Breen,Talley Jennell,Barrera Alessandra,Hurst-Kennedy Jennifer,Katzman Shoshana

Abstract

To reduce the cost of educational materials needed by students, we generated a no-cost open educational resources (OER) textbook for an undergraduate level cell biology course. Cell biology is part of the curriculum in various undergraduate degrees for science, technology, engineering, and math majors, therefore generation of OER targets a large population of students. In addition to cost reduction, we unified the textbook content with course learning outcomes to ensure that the students have a clear understanding of course goals. To assess student perceptions of OER materials and their experiences related to learning outcomes, surveys were administered to students enrolled in sections of cell biology using a traditional textbook and those enrolled in sections using the OER. Data showed positive student attitudes about learning, accessibility, and cost of OER, supporting the use of no-cost OER in undergraduate classrooms and beyond.

Publisher

University of California Press

Subject

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences,Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous),Education

Link

https://online.ucpress.edu/abt/article-pdf/85/9/493/794941/abt.2023.85.9.493.pdf

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