Ten best practices for taking experiential learning online. Issue 1 (14th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cridland, Caitlin; Drape, Tiffany; Marine, Sasha; Gillaspy, Glenda
• Is Part Of: Biochemistry and molecular biology education. Volume 49:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 14
• Publication Date: 2020-12-14
• Subjects: COVID‐19 -- experiential learning -- virtual; Biochemistry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Molecular biology -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 572.071
• DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21477
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-8175

Abstract

Abstract: Like many institutions around the world, the COVID‐19 pandemic prompted us to shift our summer 2020 in‐person undergraduate experiential learning program to a remote, virtual format. Here, we present our observations, summarized in 10 best practices, for moving a STEM‐focused research experience for undergraduates, experiential learning program or research‐based course online. We will also discuss how our program was originally designed and implemented, and how we adapted our activities to deliver an at‐home research experience that maintained student engagement, mentorship, and a shared sense of community.