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Using a Computer Animation to Teach High School Molecular Biology

Authors: Yosi Rotbain, Gili Marbach-Ad, Ruth Stavy

Published in: Journal of Science Education and Technology | Issue 1/2008

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We present an active way to use a computer animation in secondary molecular genetics class. For this purpose we developed an activity booklet that helps students to work interactively with a computer animation which deals with abstract concepts and processes in molecular biology. The achievements of the experimental group were compared with those of a control group by means of a written questionnaire, which the students received right after the molecular genetics instruction. Analysis of the post-test showed that the mean score of the experimental group was significantly higher than the mean score of the control group. This positive trend was also reflected in personal interviews.

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Title: Using a Computer Animation to Teach High School Molecular Biology
Authors: Yosi Rotbain
Gili Marbach-Ad
Ruth Stavy
Publication date: 01-02-2008
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Science Education and Technology / Issue 1/2008
Print ISSN: 1059-0145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1839
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-007-9080-4

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