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Online Scienceby Graciela Gutierrez Ask any teacher and they will tell you that their job doesn't end when the bell rings. For busy teachers with papers to grade and lessons to plan, there has been no easy way to stay updated on all the new research being conducted in the many scientific fields. That is, until BioEd Online came along. "The web site is a resource for teachers to teach themselves about the latest science-related topics," said Dianne Erdmann, senior project manager for the Center for Educational Outreach at Baylor College of Medicine. "We want teachers to have a foundation of knowledge that goes beyond the required text book curriculum." BioEd Online (www.bioedonline.org) offers free streaming video presentations and lessons for teachers and students, slide shows that can be downloaded at no cost and used in the classroom, and a section called "Hot Topics" covering current events from global warming and stem cell research to bird flu. The site also provides articles from the international science journal Nature. Erdmann, the managing editor of BioEd Online, said it's easy to find this type of science information anywhere on the internet, but it's difficult to know if that information is up-to-date and, more importantly, if it's correct. "BioEd Online has an editorial board made up of experienced researchers, scientists, and educators," she said. "So unlike other sites, teachers know all content has been reviewed by experts and is credible, akin to publishing a medical journal." BioEd Online was first developed by the Center for Educational Outreach in 2003 as a study aid for an alternative teacher certification program targeting researchers and scientist. It soon blossomed into a site for science teachers looking for ways to stay up-to-date on a variety of science-related topics. About 4,500 users now access the site each day. Since the site was created, it has drawn nearly two million visitors and was nominated for a Webby Award in 2006. "We expect that trend to continue," said Dr. Nancy Moreno, associate director for the Center for Educational Outreach. "We just received funding from Houston Endowment Inc. to develop resources specifically for elementary school teachers." "Teachers don't need to know everything, but they need to have the depth of background so they don't miss the teachable moments," Erdmann said. "Science covers so many topics, from animals and humans to the environment. It's helpful to have all that information on one trusted site." |
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