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Development and Evaluation of a Computer-Based Learning Package for Teaching Bioinformatics
DescriptionWe propose to further develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-based learning package to facilitate the teaching of Bioinformatics. The package will be designed around a tested shell developed by Dr Chris Evans (Evans & Edwards, 1999). The package splits the subject matter into topics each with simulations of tasks and exercises for the student to try in order build confidence. The exercises involve problem solving and data analysis which is the primary skill required of a bioinformatition. This subject lends itself to computer based learning since it involves the use of computers and the web which are inaccessible in a traditional lecture setting. Also the package allows the student to learn when and where they feel comfortable and to be able to revisit topics as they wish. Additionally we will evaluate the effectiveness of this style of teaching verses traditional lectures for the same subject matter. Thus as well as providing a strategy for the teaching of bioinformatics the evaluation of this package will provide a valuable insight into the best teaching approaches. Outcomes and downloads
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