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Virtual Classroom Our work has certainly come a long way this year. In our short time working in this space (since only September 2009) we have attracted qui… Started by Erin NashLatest Reply

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Shark Cartilage: What's the Deal? In a quest to get everyone enrolled and on board with our class network... today we will have a "mini-debate." The class has been divided i… Started by Sean Nash	86	Nov 23, 2010 Reply by Sean Nash
EVOLUTION Pre-instruction. Nested discussion. Accessing background knowledge. Characterizing preconceptions. Developing questions. Baseline reflectio… Started by Sean Nash	51	Oct 12, 2010 Reply by Sean Nash
Virtual Classroom Our work has certainly come a long way this year. In our short time working in this space (since only September 2009) we have attracted qui… Started by Erin Nash	17	May 19, 2010 Reply by Sean Grinstead
Biological Classification - a work in progress As you well know, reflection is important in our work in this course. Carefully tracking our conceptual change on this particular topic wi… Started by Sean Nash	17	May 5, 2010 Reply by Sean Killin
Biomolecules and Human Health Post your reflection from our last two class sessions... our breakdown & discussion of carbohydrates, the connection to diet plans, the… Started by Sean Nash	22	Nov 20, 2009 Reply by Laci Shoemaker
Worthless Species? Thanks to biotechnology, we are learning how to create new forms of life tailored to specific purposes. If it is acceptable to create desir… Started by Sean Nash	33	Nov 11, 2009 Reply by Miranda Lynn Stanton
What Is Science? Use the thread below to engage in reflection about topics that were discussed in class last week. Discuss any "aha's" you had during our re… Started by Sean Nash	68	Oct 13, 2009 Reply by Sean Grinstead
POND PREVIEW In the space below, reflect on and extend your learning from our last session. I thought we did a really nice job of connecting to the know… Started by Sean Nash	46	Oct 13, 2009 Reply by Terra Younger
Virtual Classroom Reflection Our experimentation has certainly come a long way this year. In our short time working in this space (since only September 2009) we have at… Started by Sean Nash	6	May 29, 2009 Reply by Morgan Wacker
What does it really mean to be "male" or "female?" This interactive multimedia experience is brought to you by HHMI, The Howard Hughes Medical Institute. This is one of the more well-constru… Started by Sean Nash	15	Mar 19, 2009 Reply by Taylor Snider

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Our work has certainly come a long way this year. In our short time working in this space (since only September 2009) we have attracted quite a bit of attention for our open approach to learning. Your sharing, reflection and synthesis have earned two nominations for Edublogs awards in as many years. Impressive is a good word.In the thread below, please reflect upon our use of free, open online tools to enhance our classroom this year. I'm always proud of how your work ends up being all about…See More

Feb 4, 2011

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Sean Nash commented on Erin McAndrews's blog post Levels of Biological Organization

"Today's stats for this blog post... 16,462 unique individual visitors with 287 yesterday alone. Still... the most popular page on the entire site. Considering the fact that this course is no longer offered at this school, and that no new…"

Sep 21, 2010

Sean Grinstead replied to Erin Nash's discussion Virtual Classroom

"There were tons of different things we used in this class that i can't even begin to decide where to start. The most important tool that i used in this class was the internet. If we weren't allowed to use the Internet we would have had to…"

May 19, 2010

Aziz Siddikov replied to Erin Nash's discussion Virtual Classroom

"As the student from the other country I have to admit that we don't have so many freedom in our schools. It is really good opportunity that we have. Non of the classes that i have taken are like this. When i walk in that classroom, i feel the…"

May 18, 2010

Blayr Bolton replied to Erin Nash's discussion Virtual Classroom

"I'm pretty sure that I could write for pages and pages about the way this network has affected our work in Dual Credit Biology, but I'll keep it pretty to the point, so everyone doesn't have to read a novel. First of all, typing this…"

May 14, 2010

Ali Bargu replied to Erin Nash's discussion Virtual Classroom

"First of all: It is over?!?! It felt like yesterday when I walked into this room full of technology! Being introduced to a NING was really interesting. I was skeptical at first. But i changed my opinion really quickly. Being able to work on a…"

May 13, 2010

Erin Nash replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions

"Taylor, Do you have the link to that interview? It sounds really interesting?"

May 13, 2010

Shelby Hawkins replied to Erin Nash's discussion Virtual Classroom

"I LOVED the way this class was technology oriented! I always look forward to this class, because I know that not only will I learn biology but online tools that will help me in college and a career! The world is moving so fast in technology, and I…"

May 13, 2010

Shandis Cruz replied to Erin Nash's discussion Virtual Classroom

"Oh. My. Goodness. I can’t and don’t want to think of what DC Bio would be like if we didn’t use our online resources. The tools you have given me have opened a vast world of information that I had no idea existed before this year.…"

May 13, 2010

Taylor Woodruff replied to Erin Nash's discussion Virtual Classroom

"Being able to use this online public learning network as something that I really loved about this class! I felt like it gave us freedom to be able to explore more of the things we were interested in while still learning what we had to. I thought…"

May 13, 2010

Kylie Warner replied to Erin Nash's discussion Virtual Classroom

"There are so many great things about our web page, post and blogs. For one, I think this has helped the students out a lot. When ever we have post or research here lies a great place to ask for help and see subjects more on just how we see it…"

May 13, 2010

Erin Nash replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions

"Marcy, A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce offspring that are fertile. A population is a species that lives in the same geographical area at the same time. They tend to interbreed. Hope this helps with those two little…"

May 13, 2010

Erin Nash replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions

"Coleman, You will want to look back to see what intelligent design actually means. Is this something that can be paired with evolution, or is it a different set of ideas?"

May 13, 2010

Coleman Wade Babcock replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions

"since my question was a beast of a research topic i have decided to revise it a little. My real question is are humans evolving today, and if so then what is in store for us next"

May 13, 2010

Hannah Rush replied to Erin Nash's discussion Virtual Classroom

"Technology in the classroom is definitely one of the many drastic changes that Benton High has made since I have been here. I'm really grateful for it though that's for sure. I must say that although DC Bio was my toughest class, I also…"

May 13, 2010

Erin Nash replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions

"Just keep in mind that Lamarck's theory of evolution was an early one - and August Weismann's experiments eventually helped to show that this theory was incorrect. Lamarck's ideas can't be correct - think of a simple example - if…"

May 13, 2010

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May 13, 2010

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Blayr Bolton replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions

"...continued. From recently watching and becoming fascinated with the Discovery channel series "Life", I decided to ask a question about birds. My question was: How does sexual selection occur with birds? For pleasure? I saw tid bits of…"

May 11, 2010

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