Plant Anatomy Demonstration of an OnCampus Course

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Plant Anatomy -- Demonstration of an On-Campus
Course

• Richard F.E. Crang
• Department of Plant Biology
• UIUC
• Presented at the UI-OnLine Retreat
• January 29, 1999

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Historical Profile ofPlant Biology 345

• Limit of 24 students
• Students observe some fresh plant specimens, but
  mostly prepared microscope slides
• Lab closed except for timetable hours
• Lecture information from chalk-board and
  transparencies
• No exchange of information between students

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Students in the Laboratory
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Objectives in Course Reorganization

• Archive valuable specimens
• Make images of study material available anytime,
  anyplace
• Provide an interactive matrix for study and
  consultation
• Trace students progress early-on
• Enable students to exchange ideas and examples of
  their work

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Sharing Images of Microscopic Preparations
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Online Materials

• Home page for all to view
• Restricted access to course materials
• Front page for announcements, etc.
• Units of study of text and images
• Regular quizzes
• Glossary
• Conferencing

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Content of Units of Study

• Introduction (text-based)
• Audio/PowerPoint mini-lecture
• Study pages with lead pointers
• Links to other sites
• Quiz

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Transition of the Course

• No lectures -- all materials online
• Lab sessions concentrate on skills, working with
  fresh materials
• Students work in groups for online assignments
• One or two online quizzes each week
• Course may be run simultaneously on more than one
  campus

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So -- Let's Take a Look!
http//plant-anatomy.life.uiuc.edu
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