Creating Educational Materials for Cloud-Based Tools: Aligning Audience and Learning Objectives

Cloud-based simulation tools enable easy and accessible use of complicated computational software to students, instructors, and experienced researchers alike. However, developing effective instructional content to include alongside online simulations can pose both conceptual and technological challenges, as audiences of cloud-based simulation software often represent a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels. This session will introduce theory and best practices for the development and deployment of meaningful supporting resources for online simulation tools. An overview method for developing computational learning activities will be discussed, along with suggestions for scalable, education-focused documentation strategies and other supports. Practical examples from current nanoBIO tools on nanoHUB will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring thoughts and/or questions about instructional content for their own simulation tools (current or prospective) for discussion. Moderator: James A. Glazier, PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington *Contents* 00:00 - Introduction 00:46 - Hayden Fennel: Creating Educational Materials for Cloud-Based Tools: Aligning Audience and Learning Objectives 42:38 - Discussion To view the slides in this video, visit: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HExV4hEv0VluK3JibQ_o0KDYzgy1t1mQ/ If you found this video useful, please check out our other videos on computational modeling, infection and immunology: https://tinyurl.com/GLIMPRINTVideos Please consider joining our IMAG/MSM WG on Multiscale Modeling and Viral Pandemics: https://www.imagwiki.nibib.nih.gov/content/msm-viral-pandemics-meetings Please also consider joining the Global Alliance for Immune Prediction and Intervention: http://glimprint.org/