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Quality Control of Input DNA RNA

Continuing with the Human genome sequencing and analysis course, today I watched the video lesson on “Library preparation: Quality control of input DNA or RNA.” Hazel Johnson, a Technical Services Team member at Oxford Nanopore Technologies, explained that incorrectly quantifying DNA can result in reduced sequencing input. They do not recommend the use of NanoDrop […]
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Using OER and the LMS for Concurrent Enrollment Students

To end 2021, I watched the OpenEd 2021 session by Dan McGuire, Executive Director of SABIER (Stone Arch Bridge Initiative for Education), and Lisa Lucas Hurst, professor at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU). The session was about OER in Concurrent Enrollment, similar to another session I watched last month I think. Lucas Hurst is an […]
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The Syllabus as a Bridge to a Supportive Environment

Happy Fourth of July! It was a nice day at home. While we won’t be watching the fireworks because one child is scared of them, we did request a “story” so… tonight we will be watching a session entitled “Using the Syllabus to Foster a Supportive Campus Environment”by Naomi Jeffery Petersen Central Washington University. Peterson […]
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Community Commons in a Box?

At first, I looked over this OERxDomains21 session… then I read the description and was intrigued. Entitled “OpenLab – Open Infrastructure in Action at CUNY” Charlie Edwards, Jody Rosen and Christopher Stein described a virtual space for community building. Rosen described how the project began with a Department of Education grant to support their institution […]
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Talking about Digital Equity

Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President of Montgomery College, delivered the keynote address at QM ConnectLX 2020. Pollard started by talking about the impact of Quality Matters (QM) and how education is “about the experience and dignity” and this resonated. Pollard talked about how much aid Montgomery College gave to students during the pandemic. The impact of […]
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Inspiring Transfer Students with Responsive Pedagogical Approaches

Dr. Stephanie Foote from the Gardner Institute presented a recorded session at the 2020 Lilly Conference online entitled: “Teaching for Inspiration: Approaches to Engaging Transfer Students in Gateway Course” based on an upcoming book. Foote was a transfer student and shared their experiences and national data. Transfer students are diverse: there are numerous reasons to […]
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