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By Scott Freeman (University of Washington) When I started working on textbooks in 1996, my goal was to help change the way introductory biology is taught. But after 20,000 hours and 14 years of working on that project, I walked away. I’d given up on the idea that textbooks can be agents of change

By Scott Freeman (University of Washington) In my dream introductory biology course for majors, ● Students come to class prepared; ● Students learn how to study, based on the best cognitive science available; ● Students know what’s important to focus on, so I don’t get questions like, “Do we ha

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Codon’s team of education researchers reflect on a fascinating story of how Anne Casper at Eastern Michigan University developed a successful high-structure course—over time and trial and error.

Codon Learning is a science courseware developer that supports the practice of evidence-based teaching. Our student-centered approach applies active engagement, assessment, inclusivity, and analytics to improve learning outcomes.