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Using the Computer Game "FoldIt" to Entice Students to Explore External Representations of Protein Structure in a Biochemistry Course for Nonmajors
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Farley, Peter C. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2013
This article describes a novel approach to teaching novice Biochemistry students visual literacy skills and understanding of some aspects of protein structure using the internet resource FoldIt and a worksheet based on selected Introductory Puzzles from this computer game. In responding to a questionnaire, students indicated that they (94%)…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Nonmajors, Biochemistry, Motivation Techniques