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Established
in
1988
as
a
national
resource
for
molecular
biology
information,
the
National
Center
for
Biotechnology
Information
(NCBI)
creates
public
databases,
conducts
research
in
computational
biology,
develops
software
tools
for
analyzing
genome
data,
and
disseminates
biomedical
information
-
all
for
the
better
understanding
of
molecular
processes
affecting
human
health
and
disease.
This
web
site
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This
website
is
a
collection
of
publications
produced
by
the
President's
Information
Technology
Advisory
Committee.
The
site
contains
a
series
of
reports
about
the
role
of
information
technology
in
driving
progress
in
research,
education,
and
human
development,
as
well
as
software
design
and
computer
networking.
The
site
contains
reports
about
digital
libraries
and
the
use
of
information
technology
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This
website
presents
a
collection
of
materials
and
information
that
can
be
used
to
improve
accessibility
to
web-based
information
for
individuals
with
disabilities.
The
site
provides
web
design
techniques
and
useful
guidelines,
as
well
as
descriptions
and
reviews
of
various
products
and
tools
related
to
web
accessibility.
Features
of
the
site
also
include
educational
materials,
software
applications,
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This
website
is
a
comprehensive
clearinghouse
of
long-distance
education
information.
Materials
on
the
site
are
intended
to
help
improve
distance-
and
web-based
learning
opportunities
for
both
students
and
educators.
The
site
features
a
multitude
of
links
to
resources
for
creating
or
participating
in
distance
education
programs
and
courses.
Links
are
organized
into
subject
areas
such
as
programs
and
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This site contains useful information for teachers looking to create or enhance online courses. There are informative sections about online teaching goals, online pedagogy, syllabus design, designing online teaching materials, creating interactive components on course web pages, and time management for online instructors.
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This
site
contains
information,
resources
and
activities
related
to
creating
on-line
materials
for
teaching
in
the
geosciences.
The
site
provides
guidelines
and
tips
for
both
the
academic
and
technical
development
of
internet-based
learning
resources.
Topics
addressed
include
how
to
determine
when
the
use
of
web-based
course
materials
is
appropriate,
how
to
design
the
educational
content
of
those
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This
article
discusses
the
merits
of
case-based
learning
in
an
interactive
online
environment.
Researchers
used
both
qualitative
and
quantitative
research
over
a
2-year
period
to
examine
the
learning
that
occurred
in
a
high
school
context
when
students
were
engaged
in
a
case-based
multimedia
project.
Part
of
the
Case
It!
project,
students
played
both
the
role
of
laboratory
technician
performing
and
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Critical
thinking
is
one
of
education's
central
goals
and
most
valued
outcomes,
but
it
can
difficult
to
teach
effectively.
The
Reason!
project
has
developed
the
Reason!Able
software
as
part
of
a
general
method
aimed
at
enhancing
critical
thinking
skills.
This
paper
describes
the
challenges
involved,
the
theoretical
basis
of
the
Reason!
project,
the
Reason!Able
software,
and
results
of
intensive
evaluation
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This
software
tool
uses
graphical
representation
to
express
complex
reasoning
in
"argument
trees."
It
allows
users
to
construct
and
break
down
arguments,
using
a
hierarchy
of
colors
and
animations
to
illustrate
the
structure
of
reasoning
and
evaluative
judgments.
Reason!Able
is
available
for
a
fee
and
may
be
purchased
at
the
site,
and
there
is
also
a
free
downloadable
trial
version.
Special
rates
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The
Minnesota
Microprobe
Remote
Access
Project
is
an
initiative
that
allows
real-time
access
to
an
electron
microprobe
using
a
standard
World
Wide
Web
browser.
This
project
gives
students,
educators,
and
the
broader
scientific
community
access
to
this
state-of-the-art
instrument
for
both
teaching
and
research
purposes.
The
remote
access
system
is
especially
useful
for
students
because
it
permits
them
...
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