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CAUT Grants in Biology 1993

Development of Physiological Experimentation on Interactive Videodisc

An interactive videodisc program will provide essential practical experiences and experimental variation for inexperienced students to reduce practical class errors. This project will develop and produce an interactive package which can at a later stage can be integrated into a computerised environment. The product will be of great advantage for distance education students.

Leader: Dr Richard Freeburn Brightwell
Partners: A W Stewart
Address: Faculty of Science and Technology, Edith Cowan University, Pearson Street, CHURCHLANDS WA 6018
Tel: (09) 383 8564
FAX: (09) 383 8699

Development of Self-study Material for Large Undergraduate Classes in Biology

This project will provide undergraduate students with self-study materials to enhance independent learning and complement traditional lectures and laboratory practicals. We have designed and developed the first-stage of the program centred on a written booklet of 11 self-study activities This will form a basis for the application of information technology in teaching. Trials and evaluation took place in 1992 as interactive-computer activities. Student response overwhelmingly supports the new approach. The basic framework of the software will be used to develop interactive computer-aided instruction packages applicable to all first-year biology classes and second-year plant biology.

Leader: Prof Pauline Yvonne Ladiges
Partner: R B Knox; E J Willis; A Drinnan; R Gleadow
Address: Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne, PARKVILLE VIC 3052
Tel: (03) 344 5067
FAX: (03) 344 7049
email: pauline_ladiges@muwayf.unimelb.edu.au

Fabric of Life - Computer-assisted interactive Histology

The proposal is for the development of computer-assisted instruction in Histology. Histology is normally taught by the use of microscopes and special histological preparations of human and animal tissues. It is proposed to store computer images of these preparations centrally. Participating universities will be able to gain access by using AARNet. It is anticipated that the system will be available later to all Australian universities. A computer program will provide interactive computer-assisted teaching.

Leader: Dr Saw Kin Loo
Partner: B Freeman; P Halasz; L A Moffat; D Moses; W K Ng; K O'Toole; F W D Rost; G D Schneider; C D Shorey
Address: School of Anatomy, University of New South Wales, PO Box 1, KENSINGTON NSW 2033
Tel: (02) 697 2948
FAX: (02) 313 6252

Interactive Multimedia Courseware: Human Biology

The development of self paced interactive computer based tutorials and laboratory simulations will offer equal learning opportunities for students with varying background knowledge, confidence and competence in the sciences. They will also allow flexible access to learning materials outside normal class hours and for distance education students.

Leader: Ms Susan Doreen Fyfe
Partners: G M Fyfe
Address: Department of Human Biology, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U 1987, PERTH WA 6001
Tel: (09) 351 7074
FAX: (09) 351 2342

Learning about Muscle Structure and Function Using Interactive Multimedia Touch-Screen Technology

The use of computer simulations with high quality digital images to teach muscle function will reduce the use of animals for student learning and replace dissected animal tissue in experiments. Audio guides will assist those students who have a weakness with English language with the pronunciation of medical terminology. The project will provide open access to large groups of students from Nursing, Physical Education and Recreation, and Occupational Health and Safety.

Leader: Assoc. Prof Michael F Carey
Partner: L Stojanovska; I Martin; K N Antonas
Address: Faculty of Science, Victoria University of Technology, PO Box 14428, Melbourne Mail Centre VIC 3000
Tel: (03) 688 4298
FAX: (03) 688 4995

Using Modern Technology in Practical Biology Classes

The project aims are to develop methods for improving the standard and consistency of practical class assessment through the use of computers; to provide rapid feedback on performance so that students have a better opportunity to overcome difficulties; and to improve the presentation of practical classes using both videos and interactive computer assisted learning. The ultimate objective is to offer complete practical topics at remote centres, thus allowing for expansion of distance education in science.

Leader: Dr John Frederick Wheldrake
Partner: L A Burgoyne; G C Kirby; D A Mackay; J Orbach; B White; G J Wigmore
Address: School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University of South Australia, GPO Box 2100, ADELAIDE SA 5001
Tel: (08) 201 2229
FAX: (08) 201 3015

Video Distance Teaching of Palaeontology/Palaeo-ecology/Reef Environments

The project aims, using videos, to develop a series of packages through which palaeontology/palaeo-ecology/reef environments can be presented more effectively for distance (as well as internal) teaching. The packages, being the first for use in studies where a large component of the course involves practical work (eg field mapping, collection, extraction, sorting and identification of various fossil groups), can be used as a model for other subject areas necessitating extensive practical work.

Leader: Assoc. Prof John Alfred Talent
Partners: R Mawson; A G Tilley; R Bashford; A Ritchie; N N Tait
Address: School of Earth Sciences, Macquarie University, NORTH RYDE NSW 2109
Tel: (02) 805 8336
FAX: (02) 805 8428
email: jtalent@ocs1ocs.mq

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