Beyond the Textbook: SimBio's active-learning solutions for Intro Bio and Ecology classes
Session Type
Presentation
Room
Physics and Astronomy, room 150
Start Date
16-7-2025 1:00 PM
End Date
16-7-2025 1:30 PM
Abstract
SimBio invites you to join a workshop highlighting our simulation-based textbook offerings at WCSE. We will be giving participants a sneak preview of our new SimBio Active Learning System, which provides web-based, interactive alternatives to traditional intro bio and ecology textbooks. In this workshop, we will demonstrate how SimBio’s research-backed, inquiry-driven teaching tools help students learn notoriously difficult topics in biology using simulations, videos, formative feedback, and other active teaching techniques. After showing the system and a selection of our teaching materials, we will ask for input on whether our new system meets your teaching needs and will solicit ideas for improvements.
Faculty who participate and complete a post-workshop survey will receive a $25 gift card.
Sign up for the workshop here or at SimBio’s table (in the Physics and Astronomy Upper Atrium) at WCSE. Snacks provided by SimBio. Please bring your laptop!
Sign-up Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SimBio_WCSE2025
Beyond the Textbook: SimBio's active-learning solutions for Intro Bio and Ecology classes
Physics and Astronomy, room 150
SimBio invites you to join a workshop highlighting our simulation-based textbook offerings at WCSE. We will be giving participants a sneak preview of our new SimBio Active Learning System, which provides web-based, interactive alternatives to traditional intro bio and ecology textbooks. In this workshop, we will demonstrate how SimBio’s research-backed, inquiry-driven teaching tools help students learn notoriously difficult topics in biology using simulations, videos, formative feedback, and other active teaching techniques. After showing the system and a selection of our teaching materials, we will ask for input on whether our new system meets your teaching needs and will solicit ideas for improvements.
Faculty who participate and complete a post-workshop survey will receive a $25 gift card.
Sign up for the workshop here or at SimBio’s table (in the Physics and Astronomy Upper Atrium) at WCSE. Snacks provided by SimBio. Please bring your laptop!
Sign-up Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SimBio_WCSE2025