Elrick, D., Yu., J., & Hargrave, C. (2018). Integrating online instruction and hands-on laboratory activities for summer learning for students of color: A design case in forensic science. Journal of Online Learning Research, 4(3), 263–294. Retrieved from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/183592/
Abstract:
“The popularity of TV shows such as Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) has generated high school students’ interest in forensics. Yet, forensic science is not commonly accessible to students, and especially students of color who often attend under-resourced high schools. This article presents the design, development, and evaluation of an online forensics course created for high school students of color who were part of an informal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational development program. Two essential elements guided the course design: the target learners (high school students of color) and integrating online instruction and hands-on laboratory activities involving real-world forensic analyses. The design of the online course provided a STEM content-rich, self-directed, informal learning environment that effectively engaged high school students of color in meaningful forensics learning during the summer.”