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Supporting Instruction in Cell Biology Using No-Cost Open Educational Resources

Authors :
Rebecca Higgins
Breen Riley
Jennell Talley
Alessandra Barrera
Jennifer Hurst-Kennedy
Shoshana Katzman
Source :
American Biology Teacher. 2023 85(9):493-499.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

To reduce the cost of educational materials needed by students, we generated a no-cost open educational resources (OER) textbook for an undergraduate level cell biology course. Cell biology is part of the curriculum in various undergraduate degrees for science, technology, engineering, and math majors, therefore generation of OER targets a large population of students. In addition to cost reduction, we unified the textbook content with course learning outcomes to ensure that the students have a clear understanding of course goals. To assess student perceptions of OER materials and their experiences related to learning outcomes, surveys were administered to students enrolled in sections of cell biology using a traditional textbook and those enrolled in sections using the OER. Data showed positive student attitudes about learning, accessibility, and cost of OER, supporting the use of no-cost OER in undergraduate classrooms and beyond.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-7685 and 1938-4211
Volume :
85
Issue :
9
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
American Biology Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1410130
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2023.85.9.493