title: Using the computer game "FoldIt" to entice students to explore external representations of protein structure in a biochemistry course for nonmajors.
abstract: This article describes a novel approach to teaching novice Biochemistry students visual literacy skills and understanding of some aspects of protein structure using the internet resource FoldIt and a worksheet based on selected Introductory Puzzles from this computer game. In responding to a questionnaire, students indicated that they (94%) enjoyed playing the game and furthermore, they indicated that they (100%) perceived an improvement in their understanding of protein structure as a result. Instructor observation of the students using the game together with the worksheet corroborated the results of the student perception survey.
authors: Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Andalas, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163, Indonesia. peterfarley@faperta.unand.ac.id
authors: Peter C
authors: PC
authors: Farley
mesh_terms: D001671:Biochemistry / Q000193:education*; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D010465:Perception; D017510:Protein Folding; D011506:Proteins / Q000737:chemistry; D013334:Students; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D011506:Proteins