Description
Dr. Keen discusses her large intro biology courses and ways she and her students use visualizations to convey key concepts. She reflects upon the benefits of including writing and visuals in her assignments, despite the significantly increased grading load.
Link to the video [video.ucdavis.edu]
About the Interviewee
Susan Keen is a Professor of Teaching interested in lower division curriculum and instructional design. She and colleagues created an NSF-supported research collaborative network called VISABLI (Visualizations, Interactives, Simulations, and Animations in Biology Learning and Instruction) focused on the use of instructional multimedia in undergraduate education. As a teacher in introductory biology, she wants students to see how learning is supported by the synergy between humanities and sciences.
