Collaborative Learning Across Multiple Institutions

A new article in the 2009 issue of the Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education describes an innovative research course, titled "Where is Conservation Science in Local Planning?”, taught by faculty at three universities through electronic communication.
The course focused on local planning policies and practices related to conserving biological diversity.


The full article is available for no charge for 30 days following the date of this summary.
View the abstract at http://www.jnrlse.org/pdf/2009/E08-0008.pdf.

After 30 days it will be available at the Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education website, www.jnrlse.org.
Go to http://www.jnrlse.org/issues/ (Click on the Year, "View Article List," and scroll down to article abstract).

Today's educators are looking to the Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, http://www.jnrlse.org, for the latest teaching techniques in the life sciences, natural resources, and agriculture.
The journal is continuously updated online during the year and one hard copy is published in December by the American Society of Agronomy.

The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) www.agronomy.org, is a scientific society helping its 8,000+ members advance the disciplines and practices of agronomy by supporting professional growth and science policy initiatives, and by providing quality, research-based publications and a variety of member services.
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Source: Newswise