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      Development of an Online Experiment Platform for High School Biology

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          We developed a novel online platform, Rex ( Real experiments) that immerses students in a scientific investigative process. Rex is a virtual web-based biological science experiment platform, hosted by real scientists, and uses actual lab experiments that generate real data for students to collect, analyze, and interpret. Seven neuroscience experiments use zebrafish and rats as model systems to study the effects of drugs such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), caffeine, alcohol, and cigarette smoke, which are of interest to high school students. We carried out a small field-test of Rex in a variety of high school biology classrooms (e.g., standard, honors, AP, anatomy/physiology) to obtain student and teacher feedback about the implementation and usability of the program. We also assessed student situational interest (SI) to determine whether the Rex experiment captured students’ attention, and whether it was an enjoyable and meaningful experience. Overall, students reported a moderate level of SI after participating in the Rex experiments. Situational interest did not differ across teachers, class section, class level, or the type of experiment. In addition, we present details of the technical issues encountered in the classroom, and we provide guidance to readers who may want to use the resource in their classrooms.

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          Journal
          101718168
          47118
          J Form Des Learn
          J Form Des Learn
          Journal of formative design in learning
          2509-8039
          3 June 2019
          3 June 2019
          June 2019
          01 June 2020
          : 3
          : 1
          : 62-81
          Affiliations
          [1 ]Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
          [2 ]Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
          [3 ]Brenda W. Yang, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708
          [4 ]Current address: Department of Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695
          [5 ]Current address: Department of Theory and Practice in Education, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996
          Author notes
          Corresponding Author: Rochelle D. Schwartz-Bloom, PhD schwartz.bloom@ 123456duke.edu P: (919) 684-5181
          Article
          PMC6716597 PMC6716597 6716597 nihpa1530829
          10.1007/s41686-019-00030-5
          6716597
          31475244
          a1c4de91-33cc-463a-a49a-d5cff421e21e
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          virtual experiments,high school biology,neuroscience,situational interest,drugs,Online lab experiments

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