Evolution online: Using a virtual learning environment to develop active learning in undergraduates

Lindell Bromham; Paolo Oprandi

doi:10.1080/00219266.2006.9656052

Evolution online: Using a virtual learning environment to develop active learning in undergraduates

Lindell Bromham^*, Paolo Oprandi

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We show how an interactive website can help first-year undergraduates acquire independent study skills, and provide a user-friendly way of approaching challenging material in introductory level evolution and ecology. Students embraced the opportunity to undertake self-assessment tasks online, which allowed them to gauge their understanding and prepare for formal assessments.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	21-25
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Biological Education
Volume	41
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2006.9656052
Publication status	Published - 2006

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