Let's explore how you can combine content, context and computing to build a meaning learning experience.
Content - The interactive tutorials at Learn Genetics are an engaging way to learn about how cells work.
Context - Once students have an understanding of cell biology, give the generic cell a face. Read the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (call #616 L141), watch HeLa Cell (from Sunday Morning), and explore Henrietta Lacks Everlasting timeline visualizing the impact of the HeLa cell lines and read the 1976 article The Miracle of Hela.
Computing - Ask students to transfer their knowledge of cell biology and medical research to a new situation. What other people have been used for medical research without their knowledge? Use online resources for background information about medical ethics and issues in medical research. Then, ask students to create a video about their finding and post it on Vimeo.
Lamb, Annette and Larry Johnson. "Content,Context,Computing: Keys to the National Education Technology Plan."
Teacher Librarian 39.2. Dec. 2011: 58-63. Print.
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