CDE Conference 09/02/2009. C Sansom: Use of social software in an MSc in structural biology by distance learning
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The document discusses the use of social software in an online Masters in Structural Biology course. It finds that blogs, wikis, and instant messengers enhanced students' learning by allowing interaction. While technologies like Second Life could illustrate concepts, not all students had access. The course also found value in a dedicated chatroom and that pedagogy should drive technology choice over sophistication. Student participation was higher for passive over active engagement online.
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CDE Conference 09/02/2009. C Sansom: Use of social software in an MSc in structural biology by distance learning
- 1. Use of social software in an MSc in structural biology by distance learning Dr. Clare Sansom School of Crystallography, Birkbeck, University of London
- 3. Modular Course Structure Year 1 Year 2 - or - Plus a project module: literature or data based PPS TSMB PX Each taught module takes a typical student ~ 8-12 hours / week over one calendar year.