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. 2020 Aug 16;2(11):631-637.
doi: 10.1096/fba.2020-00049. eCollection 2020 Nov.

STEM crisis teaching: Curriculum design with e-learning tools

Sonya E Van Nuland  1 , Elissa Hall  2 , Natalie R Langley  3
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STEM crisis teaching: Curriculum design with e-learning tools

Sonya E Van Nuland et al. FASEB Bioadv. .

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing protocols have accelerated the shift to online teaching across the globe. In Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs this means a shift from face-to-face laboratory instruction to self-directed learning with e-learning tools. Unfortunately, selecting and integrating an e-learning tool into a curriculum can be daunting. This article highlights key questions and practical suggestions instructors should consider in choosing the most effective option for their course and learners.

Keywords: COVID‐19; computer‐assisted instruction; curriculum; distance education.

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The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

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Using backward design to align an e‐learning tool constructively into a curriculum
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