Student-centered learning: A summary of the IBIS curriculum

Student-centered learning: A summary of the IBIS curriculum

Many traditional biology class frameworks require students to memorize terms and processes. The IBIS (Integrating Biology and Inquiry Skills) curriculum is different. It asks students to collaborate with others to facilitate and take charge of their own learning. They...
5 Best Practices for Writing Effective Problem-Based Learning Cases

5 Best Practices for Writing Effective Problem-Based Learning Cases

What is Problem-Based Learning? Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method that immerses students in real-world cases they will likely face in their careers. The goal of PBL is to enhance student learning and better prepare them for the fields of work they are...
Judging Instruction by its User Interface

Judging Instruction by its User Interface

They say not to judge a book by its cover; but we all do it at least a little, right? We can’t help our attraction to colors and images that catch our attention. And similarly, we’re uninterested in a visual we find unappealing. For this reason, design is a top...
4 Tips to Integrate Project-Based Learning in STEM Curriculum

4 Tips to Integrate Project-Based Learning in STEM Curriculum

How often do teachers or administrators hear those dreaded words, “Will we ever use this again?” or “Why are we learning this?”. Learning skills separate from their real world situations can make it difficult for students to understand the post-academic applications....
Alt-Text: Things to Consider Before Writing

Alt-Text: Things to Consider Before Writing

Adding alt-text to images on websites and other digital products began in the mid-1990s. Simply stated, alt-text is wording added to an image that describes that image. It helps those who cannot see images in their web browsers know what the image represents....