Real Demonstrations of Lectures Using MERLOT Learning Modules Jim Bidlack, University of Central Oklahoma Jeff Bell, California State University, Chico Martin Zahn, Thomas Nelson Community College MERLOT International Conference 2003 August 5-8 Hyatt Regency Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Access to animations, simulations, unique pictures, and other activitiesAccess to animations, simulations, unique pictures, and other activities Quick, efficient, and powerful learning tools that enhance teachingQuick, efficient, and powerful learning tools that enhance teaching Easily integrated into existing lectures or used to create new lecturesEasily integrated into existing lectures or used to create new lectures Communication and collaboration with faculty using similar materialsCommunication and collaboration with faculty using similar materials Features of MERLOT Learning Modules

Examples of Lectures using MERLOT Modules Featured Mini-Lectures Jim Bidlack: DNA structureJim Bidlack: DNA structureJim Bidlack: DNA structureJim Bidlack: DNA structure Jeff Bell: GeneticsJeff Bell: GeneticsJeff Bell: GeneticsJeff Bell: Genetics Martin Zahn: PhotosynthesisMartin Zahn: PhotosynthesisMartin Zahn: PhotosynthesisMartin Zahn: Photosynthesis

Integrating MERLOT Modules Into Lectures Review lecture materials and determine what subjects may benefit from MERLOT ModulesReview lecture materials and determine what subjects may benefit from MERLOT Modules Browse / search MERLOT for appropriate itemsBrowse / search MERLOT for appropriate items Go to the Website with moduleGo to the Website with module Hyperlink (PowerPoint / Word) the Website to an item in lecture presentationHyperlink (PowerPoint / Word) the Website to an item in lecture presentation While lecturing, click on hyperlink to show the learning moduleWhile lecturing, click on hyperlink to show the learning module