Approaches to learning and teaching have been undergoing massive changes. Technology has enabled many innovations while other methods have embedded authentic research approaches or looked to other disciplines. The tools in education session of the conference looked at tools being used to teach biochemistry and molecular biology ranging from online platforms, authentic research experiences to the use of music. [Paper presented at the joint International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) Education Conference and Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) Annual Convention (46th) (Manila City, Philippines, Nov 13-15, 2019).]