复杂的生物分子技术彻底改变了科学研究。在社区中充分嵌入科学进步需要创新的方法来教育学习者这些技术所基于的分子基础。在这个案例研究中,我们介绍了Walter和ElizaHall医学研究所(WEHI)的首个完全在线学习课程的概念和设计,重点是解释革命性的基因组编辑技术,成簇的调节性间隔回文重复(CRISPR)。利用WEHI的力量将科学教育者和世界领先的CRISPR科学家聚集在一起,我们设计了一个多模式在线资源,介绍学习者,没有科学或基因组编辑的广泛背景,CRISPR技术的基本概念。使用在线课程创建工具,通过360度,我们引导学习者完成三个模块,其中包含旨在专注于特定学习成果的针对性课程。集成视频,研究文章,采访,和其他资源,允许满足各种学习方式需求的自主学习。广泛的资源为高级学习者提供了更深入地研究内容的机会。课程的有效性,根据课程完成后收集的调查回复进行评估,强调了课程的易用性和功能,以及课程完成后对CRISPR技术的理解。我们预计未来的在线学习课程开发将展示复杂的分子技术,这将是高等教育的价值,以及更广泛的社区中对了解生物医学重要进展感兴趣的人。
Complex biomolecular technologies revolutionise scientific research. Fully embedding scientific advances in the community requires innovative ways to educate learners on the molecular foundations upon which these technologies are based. In this
case study, we present the conception and design of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI\'s) inaugural wholly online learning course focussed on explaining the revolutionary genome-editing technology, clustered regulatory interspaced palindromic repeats (CRISPR). Utilising WEHI\'s strength in bringing science educators and world-leading CRISPR scientists together, we designed a multimodal online resource that introduces learners, without an extensive background in either science or genome editing, to the fundamental concepts of CRISPR technology. Using the online course creation tool, Articulate 360, we guided learners through three modules containing targeted lessons designed to focus on specific learning outcomes. Integrated videos, research articles, interviews, and other resources, allowed for self-paced learning that met various learning style needs. The extensive resources provided opportunities to delve deeper into the content for advanced learners. The effectiveness of the course, evaluated with survey responses collected upon completion of the course, highlighted the ease of use and functionality of the course, and an increased understanding of CRISPR technology after course completion. We anticipate future online learning course development to showcase complex molecular technology that will be valuable for tertiary education, as well as for those in the wider community interested in understanding important advances in biomedicine.