Biology education research shows that high-structure courses lead to strong performance gains. This is true for all students, but disproportionately improves learning outcomes for underprepared students. Codon Learning’s platform helps instructors add structure to their courses to keep students engaged, accountable, and focused on proven learning practices.

Workshop goals:

• Evaluate data on high-structure course designs and why they lead to better learning outcomes.  

• Identify ways that lesson-level learning objectives and study skills training can support underprepared students.

• Design a module in Codon Learning to become familiar with the platform.

This event is free to attend. You’re welcome to join as an individual or as a team of instructors. To fully participate in the do-it-yourself (DIY) components of the workshop, please bring a computer.

FACILITATOR

Dr. Ashley Rowland (Codon Learning) earned a PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder and studied as a postdoc at the University of California Berkeley. In 2017, she began conducting biology education research with Lisa Corwin at the University of Colorado Boulder to better understand factors affecting students’ participation in STEM. As a first-generation college graduate, Ashley brings a personal understanding of the challenges students face. She joined Codon Learning to create courseware that will catalyze the widespread adoption of the evidence-based teaching practices known to benefit learners of all backgrounds.

Want to get familiar with Codon before the event?

Check out some of our most popular courses:

Introducing the Life Sciences by Scott Freeman (University of Washington)

Genetics by Jenny Knight and Christy Fillman (both at the University of Colorado Boulder)

Anatomy and Physiology by Justin Shaffer (Colorado School of Mines)

Have questions about the workshop?

Get in touch with us at info@codonlearning.com.