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Exploring Virtual Bio Labs: Innovative Alternatives for Space and Resource Challenges

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Join Nina Shine and Ron Wallace as they delve into the world of virtual biology labs tailored for schools with limited space and equipment. With over 40 years of combined teaching experience, they’ve transformed traditional biology education using online resources, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Discover how to utilize technology to create effective virtual labs, especially for credit-deficient or low-motivation students. This session covers practical strategies, tools, and inspiration for implementing virtual labs aligned with California biology standards.

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Exploring Virtual Bio Labs: Innovative Alternatives for Space and Resource Challenges

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  1. VIRTUAL BIO LABS ALTERNATIVES FOR LIMITED SPACE, EQUIPMENT &/OR $ Brought to you by Nina Shine & Ron Wallace Palm Springs USD

  2. BACKGROUND INFO… • NINA - 15 years w/ Palm Springs USD • Biology +++++ Teacher • Desert Hot Springs Alternative Center • (AKA “Stater School”) • The Four Agreements Philosophy • 90% Graduation Rate 08-09 • Satellite Campus of Mt. San Jacinto Continuation High School • Designated a “School of Excellence” 08-09 CCEA = CA Continuation Education Assoc. • Former PSUSD Continuation Student

  3. …MORE HANDSOME & EXPERIENCED CO-PRESENTOR • RON - Teaching 26 years! • 7 in Math “the dark side” • 19 in Science “found the light” • PSUSD last 10 years • Currently “doing his time” in 7th Grade Life Science @ Raymond Cree Middle School

  4. INSPIRATION…To Go Virtual • No Science Lab Environment,Equipment or $ • Credit Deficient/Low Motivation Students • Contract Based System • Difficult Subject/Grad Requirement • Student Directed/Teacher Facilitated • Need to Increase Engagement • Differentiate Learning • AP Tracy Piper secured MAC labs via her grant writing talents • Love of The Web & Resources for Science Education:-)

  5. EVOLUTION…Of Going Virtual • Uploaded Text Assignment Sheets & Related Text Sections • using www.box.net • Then, Text Ancillaries • Gradually Compiled Web Resources • Using google docs • Aligned to Ca Biology Standards • Created Online Lessons • Developing Virtual Labs

  6. OUTCOME… • Came together http://pbworks.com/ page • http://altedscience.pbworks.com/BIO@DHSAC Students Engaged in Learning Biology via technology:-)

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