A practical guide to teaching with Proteopedia

Biochem Mol Biol Educ. 2021 Sep;49(5):707-719. doi: 10.1002/bmb.21548. Epub 2021 Jun 3.

Abstract

Proteopedia (proteopedia.org) is an open resource to explore the structure-function relationship of proteins and other biomolecules. This guide provides practical advice on how to incorporate Proteopedia into teaching the structure and function of proteins and other biomolecules. For 11 activities, we discuss desired outcomes, setting expectations, preparing students for the tasks, using resources within Proteopedia, and evaluating student work. We point out features of Proteopedia that make it especially suitable for teaching and give examples of how to avoid common pitfalls.

Keywords: molecular visualization; protein structure function and action mechanism; visual literacy; web-based learning.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Proteins*
  • Students*
  • Teaching

Substances

  • Proteins