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Bioscience education 2030 and beyond: Where will technology take the curriculum?
Philip Poronnik1, Matthew J Sellwood1
1Discipline of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
Summary
Technological advancements, including virtual reality (VR), are increasingly vital for 21st-century biochemistry and molecular biology education. These tools enhance digital literacy, creativity, and scientific visualization skills in students.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education
Background:
- The 21st-century curriculum demands new digital and creative skills.
- Traditional methods may not fully engage students in complex scientific concepts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of technological affordances in modern science education.
- To examine how virtual reality can support learning in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on educational technology.
- Discussion of virtual reality applications in science learning.
Main Results:
- Technological tools, especially VR, can foster essential digital and creative fluencies.
- VR platforms offer unique opportunities for scientific visualization and engagement.
Conclusions:
- Virtual reality holds significant potential to enhance biochemistry and molecular biology curricula.
- Integrating VR is crucial for future-proofing science education and preparing students for a technologically advanced world.