Using memes to promote student engagement and classroom community during remote learning. Issue 2 (7th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tu, Kevin; Sun, Angela; Levin, Daniel M.
• Is Part Of: Biochemistry and molecular biology education. Volume 51:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 202
• Page End: 205
• Publication Date: 2022-12-07
• Subjects: active learning -- assessment of educational activities -- distance learning -- integration of research into undergraduate teaching -- memes -- molecular biology -- teaching and learning techniques methods and approaches -- using simulation and internet resources for teaching; Biochemistry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Molecular biology -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 572.071
• DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21700
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-8175

Abstract

Abstract: As colleges moved to online teaching during the COVID‐19 pandemic, many instructors found it difficult to maintain student engagement and classroom community in the virtual environment. We developed a semester‐long activity for a molecular biology research methodology course where students created, and shared original memes related to course content with peers through group chat. Surveys and semi‐structured interviews revealed that the exercise was effective in promoting student engagement, a sense of community, and relieving stress.