Benefits of Internet Use in Biology

This era, which is everything wired or even wireless-ish, is an era that Internet has a lotta[1] interference online in order to spread news and things waaaaaaay faster than any other platform outside of the net. By its first use, that was used for World War, it developed into a sharing system or even sharing “world”.

At the moment, it keeps growing like insane. Most people of almost any age use it for access of work, getting database, keeping in touch of their relations by social media use and entertainment seeking. As it growth is a big mass, no wonder so many benefits given by the use of the net, for any aspects.

In this period; on this blog, the thing we’re going to talk about is the use of the net in Biology Major in universities.

"We are all now connected by the Internet, like neurons in a giant brain."

Without any further ado, here are the use for the major:

 Molecular Visualization Programs for Introductory Lecture

       A variety  of different  video-based   technologies   are available   over  the  Internet.   Most  of  them   offer  the ability  to  view  short  compressed    film  sequences   as well as computer-based   animations.  Most of the video players   are  user-friendly    and  offer  several   different display  options. (Francis, 2000)

    Because of many materials and complex things in Biology, sometimes just by imagining is never enough. then there they are to make complicated things to be imagined more interactive and fun:

 

Kurzgesagt on YouTube

  Their channels are very informative and THAT good. Superb for their animations!

Telecollaborative Project

          Telecollaborative[2] projects (Harris, 1996) can be used to encourage discussions of a general nature. For example:

Eco-Schools Australia

Part of an international strategy (OECD, Environment and Schools Initiatives (ENSI)) to share ideas about environmental education projects;

It is important that the student learning goals that are spec­ified for the activity are tied directly to the curriculum. (Fernandez & Peat, 2010)

Real World Science Collaboration

Successful use often requires: a change in teaching style; assistance for teachers and students in analysing the data; support from scientists; and additional time for introducing new innovations into the classroom. (Wiburg, 1994)

Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)

       Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) which is a worldwide science and education pro­ gram coordinating the work of students, teachers, and scientists to monitor the global environment. (Fernandez & Peat, 2010)

       

       So, teaching and learning in science is at an exciting time. IT, and all that this entails, has the potential to dramatically change the way we teach and learn. Currently the use of IT in biology education in our schools is still in the hands of the early adopters, however, with the improved access, commu­nication, and staff professional development, wider use is immi­nent[3]. If this is approached in a coordinated, collaborative. (Fernandez & Peat, 2010)

References:

        Fernandez, A., & Peat, M. (2010). The role of information technology in biology. Journal of Biological Education , 72-73.

       Francis, J. W. (2000). Use of Internet Resources in the Biology Lecture Classroom. Vol. 62, No. 2.

       Wiburg, K. (1994). Teaching Science with Technology: Telecommunications. The Computing Teacher , 6-8.

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[1] Lotta: lots of

[2] Telecollaborative: a form of network-based language teaching which emerged in language teaching in the 1990s.

[3] Imminent: about to happen.