Short Description:
In this survey text, directed at those not majoring in biology, we dispel the assumption that a little learning is a dangerous thing. We hope that by skimming the surface of a very deep subject, biology, we may inspire you to drink more deeply and make more informed choices relating to your health, the environment, politics, and the greatest subject that all of us are entwined in, life itself. This text also includes interactive H5P activities that you can use to evaluate your understanding as you go.

Long Description:
In this survey text, directed at those not majoring in biology, we dispel the assumption that a little learning is a dangerous thing. We hope that by skimming the surface of a very deep subject, biology, we may inspire you to drink more deeply and make more informed choices relating to your health, the environment, politics, and the greatest subject that all of us are entwined in, life itself. This text also includes interactive H5P activities that you can use to evaluate your understanding as you go.

In the adapted textbook, Concepts of Biology, you will find the following units: Unit 1: Principles of Cellular Life Unit 2: Principles of Inheritance Unit 3: Principles of Evolution Unit 4: Principles of Ecology

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Short Description:
In this survey text, directed at those not majoring in biology, we dispel the assumption that a little learning is a dangerous thing. We hope that by skimming the surface of a very deep subject, biology, we may inspire you to drink more deeply and make more informed choices relating to your health, the environment, politics, and the greatest subject that all of us are entwined in, life itself. This text also includes interactive H5P activities that you can use to evaluate your understanding as you go.

Long Description:
In this survey text, directed at those not majoring in biology, we dispel the assumption that a little learning is a dangerous thing. We hope that by skimming the surface of a very deep subject, biology, we may inspire you to drink more deeply and make more informed choices relating to your health, the environment, politics, and the greatest subject that all of us are entwined in, life itself. This text also includes interactive H5P activities that you can use to evaluate your understanding as you go.

In the adapted textbook, Concepts of Biology, you will find the following units: Unit 1: Principles of Cellular Life Unit 2: Principles of Inheritance Unit 3: Principles of Evolution Unit 4: Principles of Ecology

Word Count: 189359

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Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Bluetrack activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, and ideas to run a library activity. Be sure to search eMedia for the Bluetrack Challenge Cards that accompany this resource.

Download these premade Bluetrack Challenge Cards to help you run an effective Bluetrack activity in your library or classroom. Be sure to also search for the "Bluetrack: A librarian's guide" resource in eMedia to support your use of these cards.

The DDNJ publishes high-quality research and evaluation about the multiple systems that serve individuals with disabilities and their families. Central to these systems is the “Developmental Disabilities Network,” a group of federally designated programs in each U.S. state and territory, that provide advocacy, training, research, and service focused on the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families. This journal specifically highlights programs, practices, and policies that encourage the full inclusion of people with disabilities in communities and all aspects of public life.

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Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement E-Textiles activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, ideas to run a library activity, a DIY (“How To”) guide for the youth, and E-Textiles stands for electronic textiles. You can create your own light-up clothes and teach youth circuitry and electronics at the same time.

As the second book in the Empower Teaching Open Access Book Series, Exploring how we teach seeks to create a knowledge-sharing resource that validates and amplifies the experiences and voices of graduate student instructors. The collection encompasses the many titles, responsibilities, and levels of autonomy that graduate student instructors hold. The authors, all graduate students at the time of writing, interrogate issues of identity, community, and vulnerability within the context of college teaching, all while providing the reader with concrete takeaways to apply in the classroom. We hope that this collection can support the professional development of graduate students across disciplines, institutions, and levels of teaching experience.

Short Description:
Student participation in syllabus development; re-envisioning pedagogical practices that move beyond traditional lectures; learning from past crises to improve communication, equity, and inclusion in the classroom; promoting student reflection through writing tasks; and using simulations to shift students' attitudes toward poverty.

Long Description:
The Spring 2023 issue presents research and guidance on topics related to student self-reflection, participatory learning, and returning to the in-person learning following the COVID-19 pandemic. The first article takes a critical approach to understanding pedagogy with adult learners by involving students in the creation of course syllabi as a way to challenge ideologies related the roles of instructor and students. The second article blends research and narrative to explore how the experiences of the COVID-19 shift to online learning can be translated to in-person learning environments to redefine what participation looks like and to advance faculty collaboration. The third article continues to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic can lead to opportunities for improved course development and delivery as faculty and students return to the classroom, particularly in the areas of communication, equity, and inclusion. The fourth article presents a selection of prompts used to promote student learning through written reflection tasks and describes how such tasks can be applied to various teaching contexts. The fifth article describes the use of a digital poverty simulation with business students and examines how the activity affected the students’ attitudes toward poverty.

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Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement K'Nex activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, and ideas to run a library activity.

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Paper Circuits activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, ideas to run a library activity, and a DIY guide for students. You will also need the "Looming Code Level Cards" also available in eMedia.

Download these premade Looming Code Level Cards to help you run an effective Looming Code activity in your library or classroom. Be sure to also search for the "Looming Code: A librarian's guide" resource in eMedia to support your use of these cards.

Download this librarian’s guide to see how to implement Makey Makey activities in your library. This guide includes a list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, ideas to run a library activity, and a DIY guide for students

As the third book in the Empower Teaching Open Access Book Series, Making Connections is a comprehensive resource for those in academia who want to understand how to develop, implement, evaluate, sustain, and fund mentorship at their respective universities. Making Connections is a unique and needed contribution to the mentoring field, and is a collaborative institutional effort between Utah State University’s (USU) Empowering Teaching Open Access Book Series and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Mentoring Institute.

E-Textiles stands for electronic textiles. You can create your own light-up clothes and teach youth circuitry and electronics at the same time.

The Makey Makey is a device you can use to turn anything, like a banana, into a game controller or keyboard.

Osmo is an app that teaches kids everything from coding to math. Osmo has been adopted in over 30,000 schools in 42 countries around the world. Teachers are raving about how their students love experimenting, exploring, creating and collaborating with Osmo.

The Paper Circuits can be used to make light up cards. They teach youth circuitry and electronics.

Scratch is a website that teaches youth block coding. Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Squishy Circuits were designed to teach young children about circuitry using Play Doh.

BluTrack is a two lane, flexible racetrack. BluTrack is both fun and educational. Bring the racetrack to your library with the Blutrack racing system! See how to implement BluTrack activities in your library. This guide includes: A list of what you’ll need, tips for choosing a theme, ideas to run a library activity, and a DIY (“How To”) guide for the youth.