Creating and Sharing Open Videos to Support Learning Oxidative Phosphorylation within the Biological Sciences

Project Title	Creating and Sharing Open Videos to Support Learning Oxidative Phosphorylation within the Biological Sciences
Principal Investigator	Lindsay Rogers
Co-Applicants	Warren Williams Micheal Sider
Faculty	Science
Funding Year	2024
Project Summary	Oxidative phosphorylation is a biological process used by cells to generate chemical fuel. Within compartments called mitochondria electrons are passed between a series of proteins and other molecules to create adenosine triphosphate. Oxidative Phosphorylation occurs within all plant and animal cells and within many other organisms. It is taught within many disciplines. However, because the process is dynamic and involves electron and proton flux through complex pathways, Oxidative Phosphorylation is difficult to learn using two-dimensional figures available within textbooks. Our team is developing three-dimensional animations to support learning Oxidative Phosphorylation. Experimentally determined protein structures were imported into an animation scene, story boards were written, and a narration has been recorded describing all steps of the process. This project proposes to develop a comprehensive set of open learning materials to support and enhance learning Oxidative Phosphorylation within undergraduate courses at UBC and at other institutions. The OER will include a series of videos based upon the completed 3D animations, case studies to support active learning, and a question bank to be used for assessment. This work is part of a larger project which aims to develop a collection of OERs to support learning metabolism within the biological sciences.
Grant type	OER Affordability
Funded Amount	$24,895