1. Kevin M. Bonney, Ph.D. New York University
Integrating Science into Liberal Arts: Blended Learning and Open Educational Resources
Kevin M. Bonney, Ph.D.
New York University

2. Outline Integrating science into NYU Liberal Studies curriculum
Blended and distance learning in action
OERs: Examples and Resources
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3. Year 1 Year 2 Writing 1 Writing 2 Cultural 1 Cultural 2 Cultural 3
Social 1
Social 2
Social 3
Science
Economics
Science
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4. Blending Science into Liberal Arts Curriculum
Lecture
Time
Resources
Relevance
Lecture
Science
Lab
Online Module
Discussion
Activities
Distance learning
Interdisciplinary connections
In class
Outside class
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5. Blending in Action Traditional Class Blended Learning
Interactive online module; quiz
OER virtual lab or hands-on activity
OA article &
discussion
OER textbook
Distance Learning
Interactive online module; quiz
OER virtual lab or video
OA article &
online forum
OER textbook
Traditional textbook
Lecture
Questions and answers
Homework
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6. Interactive Online Modules Instructional Technology
OERs and Blended Learning
Lectures
Videos
Articles
Quizzes
Learning management system
Assessments
Textbooks
Open access (OA) articles
Virtual labs
Case studies
Videos/ animations
OER Multimedia
OER Texts
Interactive Online Modules
Instructional Technology
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7. Interactive Online Modules
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8. Interactive Online Modules
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9. Interactive Online Modules
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10. Interactive Online Modules
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11. OER: Virtual Labs Glencoe Virtual Labs mheducation.com/highered/
Resources
Glencoe Virtual Labs mheducation.com/highered/
PhET Interactive phet.colorado.edu/
Virtual Labs (New Mexico State University) virtuallabs.nmsu.edu
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12. OER: Case Studies National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
Resources
National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/
BioQUEST bioquest.org/icbl/index.php
CDC cdc.gov/epicasestudies/
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13. OER: Videos and Animations
Resources
National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/
Howard Hughes Medical Institute hhmi.org/biointeractive/
Virginia Commonwealth University
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14. OER Textbooks and Lectures
Resources
OpenStax College openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/
Boundless
boundless.com/
Bozeman Science
bozemanscience.com
Crash Course
youtube.com/user/crashcourse
Khan Academy khanacademy.org/
© 2017 Kevin M. Bonney

15. Assessments Traditional Class Blended Learning Distance Learning
In-class participation
Homework & writing projects
In-class exams
Online quizzes & writing projects
In-class participation & assignments
In-class exams
Online quizzes & writing projects
Online participation* & assignments
Online exams**
*Voicethread, **ProctorU
© 2017 Kevin M. Bonney

16. Thank you Armanda Lewis Director of Educational Technology, NYU
Andrew Greene
Educational Technology Specialist, NYU
Lori Nicholas
Master Teacher, Liberal Studies, NYU
Deanna Sessions
Liberal Studies, NYU
Teaching Initiative Grant, 2015
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