Using memes to promote student engagement and classroom community during remote learning.
Kevin J TuAngela SunDaniel M LevinPublished in: Biochemistry and molecular biology education : a bimonthly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2022)
As colleges moved to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, many instructors found it difficult to maintain student engagement and classroom community in the virtual environment. We developed a semester-long activity for a molecular biology research methodology course where students created, and shared original memes related to course content with peers through group chat. Surveys and semi-structured interviews revealed that the exercise was effective in promoting student engagement, a sense of community, and relieving stress.