Internet Biology Education Project
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Description:
The Internet Biology Education (BioEd) Project is based in the Botany
Department at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. This
project aims to make use of the Western Cape Schools Network (WCSN), and
the University's internal network linked to the FRD's Uninet, to
evaluate the feasibility of producing and distributing teaching aids and
making other resources available through Internet access by schools that
are part of the WCSN. The resources are available for global access,and
encourages biology teachers and pupils around the globe to interact with
their counterparts in south Africa.
Evaluation:
The following resources are currently accessible (follow the RESOURCES
link on the home page):
Electronic mailing lists: Join one of the lists that have been set up for
biology pupils and teachers.
Discussion forum: Specifically aimed at teachers, this is running as a
test at present. Other discussion forums will be added if there is
interest.
The "Focus On" Series: On-line magazine articles and virtual
presentations on various topics of biology and nature.
Biological resources for pupils: Things that have been developed for
pupils, including our growing on-line Standard 8 textbook, as well as
resources that are mirrored on our server, and links to useful resources
elsewhere.
Biological resources for teachers: Resources specifically for the
teacher, including worksheets, suggestions, things you can use for
illustrating key points, links, etc.
Biology and related newsgroups: Newsgroups can be a valuable discussion
forum, as well as a means of locating other resources, and querying the
experts.
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