Virtual Encyclopedia to Aid Students' Learning of Science

Phil Myers, (pmyers@umich.edu [1]), LSA - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, leads a team that has created the "Animal Diversity Web" (ADW). This website serves as a "virtual encyclopedia" and resource for teaching by inquiry. It provides photos, sounds, and detailed information about thousands of animal species. It is also a cornerstone of a project to improve teaching science to 5th and 6th graders in Michigan. The website is continually updated with entries authored by faculty and students. The Animal Diversity Web can be found at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/ [2].

Academic Area:

Science, Technology, and Math

Discipline:

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Course Type:

All

Faculty Name:

Phil Myers

Pedagogical Goal:

Increasing engagement and/or interactivity

Providing supplementary content

Technology Tool:

Webpage Creation

Promoting Excellence & Innovation in Teaching & Learning at U-M

Founded in 1962, the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) at the University of Michigan was the first teaching center in the country. CRLT partners with U-M faculty, graduate students, and administrators to promote a university culture that values and rewards teaching, respects and supports individual differences among learners, and encourages the creation of learning environments in which diverse students can learn and excel.

Resources and Links

Links:
[1] mailto:pmyers@umich.edu
[2] http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
[3] http://www.crlt.umich.edu/category/tags/faculty-using-technology
[4] http://www.crlt.umich.edu/category/tags/no-parent/great-teaching-university-michigan