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TeachEnG: a Teaching Engine for Genomics.

Minji Kim1,2, Yeonsung Kim2, Lei Qian3

  • 1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
|October 14, 2017
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TeachEnG is a new online tool that makes learning bioinformatics easier. It uses interactive games to help students understand sequence alignment and phylogenetic tree reconstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology
  • Genomics Education

Background:

  • Bioinformatics integrates computer science, statistics, and biology.
  • Students often struggle with bioinformatics concepts from lectures alone.
  • Interactive tools can enhance learning in this interdisciplinary field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce TeachEnG, an interactive online educational tool.
  • To reinforce key concepts in sequence alignment and phylogenetic tree reconstruction.
  • To promote active learning in bioinformatics.

Main Methods:

  • TeachEnG offers instructional games for hands-on learning.
  • Students can manually perform sequence alignment.
  • Phylogenetic trees can be reconstructed using various algorithms.

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Main Results:

  • The tool allows manual sequence alignment and dynamic programming matrix completion.
  • It supports reconstruction of phylogenetic trees via maximum parsimony, UPGMA, and Neighbor-Joining algorithms.
  • An accessible interface provides instant visual feedback.

Conclusions:

  • TeachEnG facilitates active learning in bioinformatics.
  • The tool aids in understanding complex concepts like sequence alignment and phylogenetics.
  • It serves as a valuable resource for bioinformatics education.