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  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Population Genetics

Background:

  • Teaching non-adaptive evolutionary concepts, such as neutral evolution, presents significant pedagogical challenges.
  • Traditional methods often struggle to effectively convey complex population-genetic principles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Genie, a novel browser-based educational tool designed to demonstrate key population-genetic concepts.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of Genie in teaching genetic drift and reducing associated misconceptions.

Main Methods:

  • Genie was developed as a downloadable, browser-based application simulating genetic drift, population isolation, gene flow, and mutation.
  • The tool was implemented in Evolution courses at Arizona State University.
  • Student understanding of genetic drift was assessed using the validated Genetic Drift Inventory.

Main Results:

  • Genie demonstrated comparable effectiveness to traditional teaching methods in conveying genetic drift concepts.
  • The tool successfully reduced student misconceptions regarding genetic drift.
  • Its browser-based nature facilitated scalability for large student groups in diverse instructional settings.

Conclusions:

  • Genie is an effective educational tool for teaching population-genetic concepts, particularly genetic drift.
  • The integration of Genie with traditional instruction enhances learning outcomes and mitigates misconceptions.
  • The tool's accessibility and scalability make it valuable for both in-person and online education.