2016 – Page 2

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon 2016

Author By Irena Raia
Publication date March 22, 2016
Categories: digital pedagogy
No Comments on Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon 2016

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon 2016 “It is a great way to teach scientific literacy. Instead of telling students not to rely on it, I wanted to teach them to evaluate the information, to edit and write reliable information.”– Dr. Mark Sarvary Stemming from the precedent set by Dr. Sarvary’s BIOG 1250 Wikipedia course, Mann Library hosted an…

From the Desk of the Director: Cornell time machine?

Author By Mark Sarvary
Publication date March 6, 2016
Categories: digital pedagogy
No Comments on From the Desk of the Director: Cornell time machine?

I just read this article in the Cornell Daily Sun about classroom laptop use. The article talks about “ the inherently distracting nature of electronic devices within a classroom environment.” Here’s my response……

Want more?

Author By Irena Raia
Publication date January 23, 2016
Categories: Uncategorized
No Comments on Want more?

Got a cool bit of science news you think the whole class needs to know about? Email us and we might feature your content! We’ll also be posting exclusive content and information about our course and its staff (and student staff!) in this section of the website….

Email us at: biolabs@cornell.edu