Biology concepts like tonicity are difficult to grasp, especially for students in BIO100.Most students “get it” when a concept is applied to their lives. But the question is, will more practical applications translate to a better understanding of the concept?
In ENH 254: Film and Literature, I used a new assignment in which students needed to video tape themselves explaining their project. This new component will also be evaluated in a separate CATS. Many of the students commented, either in emails leading up to the assignment's submission, or in the video itself, that they were nervous and uncomfortable with being on videotape. As a result, I decided to use the CANVAS video comment tool to tape myself responding to each student.