Reflections

October 29, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Accessibility and UDL, Constructivism, Discussions, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Pedagogy, Reflections, UDL, Why

Instructor Perceptions of Race, Racism, and Racial Equity

Tonight I watched the ASMCUE 2022 Microbrew: Instructor Perceptions of Race, Racism, and Racial Equity Discussion in Introductory Biology. This session was a twenty-four-minute live session, and I watched the recording. The presenter was Dr. Candice Idlebird from Harris-State University, an Assistant Professor. The abstract cited guidance for making biology classrooms more inclusive including the Drewsbury & […]

October 28, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Discussions, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Pedagogy, Reflections

Immune System Scaling with Immunoreach

Day one of ASK BIO workshop was great! I learned a lot and have met incredible people! Tonight, I watched the ASMCUE 2022 Microbrew entitled “Microbrew. Immunoreach: An Activity That Investigates Immune System Scaling.” Sam Elliot and Cynthia Downs presented on an activity they created with the Immunoreach group. Elliot wanted to make connections between […]

October 27, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Constructivism, Course Design, Discussions, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Pedagogy, Reflections

Connecting Science and the Public with Concept Mapping

It has been a long day! I’m on my way to an ASK BIO workshop in Denver. While waiting for the train I watched another ASMCUE microbrew by a former UNC SPIRE fellow now at Appalachian State. The title was Science in the News Activity for Introductory Majors. The activity is structured and repeated several […]

October 26, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Constructivism, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Pedagogy, Presentations & Talks, Reflections, Softwares, Website

BioRender Figures for Studying, Graphical Abstracts, and a Visual Glossary

I started watching the live (now recorded) ASMCUE 2022 sessions. I started with a microbrew entitled: “Utilizing BioRender in the Classroom for the Visualization of Scientific Concepts” since I am using BioRender more and more now. Sally R. Chamberland from Springfield College teaches several biology, microbiology, and genetics courses and uses BioRender. They spoke about […]

October 25, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Community of Practice, Course Design, Reflections

Testmaz

Tonight I watched the last on-demand ASMCUE 2022 session entitled: “Exploring Effective Testing Strategies for the Upper Level Biology Course.” Galyna Kufryk from Grand Canyon University began by talking about different platforms for testing. They chose Testmaz because there were multiple test options. Kufryk explained that overrides can be easily adjusted as well as photos […]

October 24, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Constructivism, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Reflections, Website, Why

Random Number Generators and V(D)J Recombination

I am almost done watching the recorded on-demand sessions from ASMCUE 2022. Tonight I watched “Visualizing Diversity at the Junctions – a V(D)J Recombination Activity,” presented by Johanna Schwingel from St. Bonaventure University. They began by talking about antibody diversity ranging from 107-1015 different specificities! Wow. They also mentioned that combinations are around 106. There […]

October 23, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Constructivism, Course Design, Instructor Behaviors, Mobile Learning, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Reflections, Softwares, Teaching techniques, Why

Virtual Culture Work-ups

Erin Rumpke presented at ASMCUE 2022 a ten-minute recorded session, “Virtual Culture Reading Exercises for MLS Students.” Rumpke is an Associate Processor and Program Director of the Medical Laboratory Science Program at the University of Cincinnati. Rumpke has over fifteen years of experience! Using Articulate 360 software, Rumpke developed a series of virtual culture reading […]

October 22, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Articles, Constructivism, Course Design, Discussions, Information Literacy, Instructor Behaviors, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Reflections, Why, Writing

Discussion Forum Entry Ticket

Tonight I watched the ten-minute recorded ASMCUE 2022 session entitled “Using Interactive Discussions to Foster Scientific Literacy Skills.” Dr. Elise Mosser from Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Drexel designed this course for undergraduate and graduate students. The MIIM 541 Bacteria and Bacterial Infections emphasizes the evaluation and interpretation of primary and review articles about […]

October 21, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Case Studies, Constructivism, Course Design, Diversity, Instructor Behaviors, Reflections, Undergraduate Research, Why

Exciting Dry Labs

Tonight I watched a twenty-four-minute ASMCUE 2022 session entitled “Using Dry Lab Effectively to Counter Minimalistic to None Research Laboratory Facilities.” Dr. Rabia Nawaz presented and explained they did two visiting researcher experiences at the CDC in Atlanta and at the University of Glasgow. Nawaz is at The Superior University in Pakistan. They explained that […]

October 20, 2022
By Carlos C. Goller
Academic Development, Accessibility and UDL, Constructivism, Course Design, Instructor Behaviors, Mobile Learning, Reflections, Undergraduate Research, Why

At-home Fermentation Sessions

Tonight I watched the ASMCUE 2022 recorded session entitled “Using an At-Home Food Fermentation Project to Reinforce Microbiology Laboratory Skills and Concepts.” Todd Funke, the Laboratory Program Director of the Microbiology Program at the University of Kansas. Students learn the skills and knowledge to perform a food fermentation at home. This includes planning and documentation […]