Lea Allen's Online Biology Course Strategies

Lea Allen, a biology teacher, discusses her transition from a planned project for a non-majors biology course to developing a fully online human anatomy course due to high demand. She emphasizes the importance of engaging students through active learning and creating a sense of community, even in an online format. Allen outlines her strategies, including using technology to incorporate graded questions in videos and fostering metacognitive skills. She plans to assess the course's effectiveness through student surveys and performance analysis.

What was the primary goal of Lea Allen's initial project for non-majors in biology?

• To increase student enrollment

• To develop a fully online course

• To help students appreciate scientific information

• To teach students about anatomy and physiology

Why did Lea Allen have to change her initial project plan?

• Insufficient funding

• High demand for anatomy courses

• Technical difficulties with online platforms

• Lack of interest from students

What was one of the main challenges in developing a fully online human anatomy course?

• Finding qualified instructors

• Creating engaging and interactive content

• Securing a physical classroom

• Reducing course fees

What does Lea hope to achieve by using evidence-based techniques in her course?

• To reduce course duration

• To increase course fees

• To improve student success

• To limit student enrollment

What is one challenge Lea anticipates in creating a sense of community in an online format?

• Difficulty in sharing ideas comfortably

• Technical issues with video conferencing

• Lack of student interest

• Limited access to course materials

Which program did Lea Allen use to incorporate graded questions into her lecture videos?

• Google Classroom

• YouTube

• Zoom

• IDI Puzzle

What is the purpose of developing metacognitive skills in students according to Lea Allen?

• To increase their participation in class discussions

• To reduce their study time

• To improve their memorization skills

• To help them plan, monitor, and evaluate their study habits

What is one method Lea uses to help students develop a growth mindset?

• Assigning more homework

• Encouraging competition among students

• Providing real-world problems to solve

• Reducing course content

What is the role of discussion boards in Lea's online course?

• To submit assignments

• To share course schedules

• To develop metacognitive skills

• To post lecture notes

How does Lea Allen plan to assess the effectiveness of her online course strategies?

• Through student surveys and performance analysis

• Through peer reviews from other instructors

• By comparing student grades with other courses

• By increasing the number of assignments