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Eight Recommendations to Promote Effective Study Habits for Biology Students Enrolled in Online Courses
Sharday N Ewell1, Sehoya Cotner2,3, Abby Grace Drake4
1Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA.
Abstract:
To achieve meaningful learning experiences in online classrooms, students must become self-regulated learners through the development of effective study habits. Currently, there is no set of recommendations to promote study habits in online biology learning environments. To fill gaps in our understanding, a working group associated with a research coordination network (Equity and Diversity in Undergraduate STEM, EDU-STEM) convened virtually in June 2021. We identify student barriers to self-regulated learning in online environments and present eight practical recommendations to help biology educators and biology education researchers apply and advance evidence-based study habits in online courses. As higher education institutions continue to offer online learning opportunities, we hope this essay equips instructors with the knowledge and tools to promote student success in online biology coursework.
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