An Innovative Approach to Impacting Student Academic Achievement and Attitudes: Pilot Study of the HEADS UP Virtual Molecular Biology Lab

Authors

Melanie M. Mowry MPH, UT School of Public Health at Houston
Ross Shegog PhD, UT School of Public Health at Houston
Nathalie Sessions BBA, UT School of Public Health at Houston
Nancy G. Murray DrPh, UT School of Public Health at Houston

Publication Date

April 2007

Abstract

Introduction: The Virtual Molecular Biology Lab is an innovative, computer-based educational program designed to teach advanced high school biology students how to create a transgenic mouse model in a simulated laboratory setting. It was created in an effort to combat the current decrease in adolescent enthusiasm for and academic achievement in science and science careers, especially in Hispanic students. Because studies have found that hands-on learning, particularly computer-based instruction, is effective in enhancing science achievement, the Virtual Lab is a potential tool for increasing the number of Hispanic students that choose to enter science fields. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Keywords

virtual, computer-based, biology, molecular biology

Comments

Abstract #4.

Recommended Citation

Mowry, Melanie M. MPH; Shegog, Ross PhD; Sessions, Nathalie BBA; and Murray, Nancy G. DrPh, "An Innovative Approach to Impacting Student Academic Achievement and Attitudes: Pilot Study of the HEADS UP Virtual Molecular Biology Lab" (2007). Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts. 7.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthshis_atldayabs/7