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The Benefit of Adding Virtual Field Trips to Online Biology Courses

By Dr. Tricia Keiter Associate Professor, School of Science and Technology at American Public University Traditionally, introductory college biology courses have been structured in a manner such that the student is introduced to basic terminology and concepts by means of standardized textbooks, lab experiments and examination-based assessments. At American Public University System, we desire to make the biology experience much more engaging for our students, and we will be doing this by way of incorporating virtual field trips into the curriculum.