Frequently Asked Questions
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Resources to Support Using JoVE in your Classroom and Research Lab
JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) is a science video resource that includes a variety of resources for use in the classroom and in the lab. It has two components:
- Science Education Video Collection: Teaching-focused videos including concept animations, ‘scientist in action’ videos to see concepts applied, and lab manual videos that cover preparation procedures for common labs
- Video Journal: A peer-reviewed video methods journal, consisting of video demonstrations and detailed text protocols of new and standard methods in physical and life sciences. Students and researchers can see the details of experiments and concepts, in addition to text-based descriptions.
The following flow chart will walk you through the different components available in JoVE.
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Introducing JoVE: Understanding What's Available
A flow chart introducing the different types of content available in JoVE and how it's commonly used.
Using JoVE with Canvas
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Setting up JoVE Content with CanvasPDF with multiple ways to integrate JoVE into your Canvas course including:
1. How to embed a JoVE Video in your Canvas Course
2. Loading a Common Cartridge File with JoVE Content
3. Loading a QTI File with JoVE Quiz Content
4. Adding Videos, Playlists, or Quizzes Using the JoVE LTI 1.3 Tool
Using JoVE as a Teaching Tool
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How to Create a JoVE Quiz (PDF)PDF version of the above video tutorial on how to create a JoVE Quiz. Please note: You will have to create a free JoVE account in order to use this feature.
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Create a JoVE AccountYou don't need to create an individual JoVE account to use any of its features, but it can make things easier if you're a frequent user. Use this link to learn more about creating an individual JoVE account.
Please note: You get access to JoVE through the Northeastern University Library, so you shouldn't need to create an additional account to get access - just go to JoVE through any of the links on the library's website. The additional account is only to access previously watched articles, creating JoVE quizzes, and/or create a favorite video playlist.
Mapping JoVE Videos to Your Course
JoVE offers course mapping services to map JoVE videos to your syllabus for you, saving you time searching through their video collections. To see which courses currently have syllabi mapped, click here. New syllabi are regularly being added!
A selection of currently available syllabi include: Introduction to Biology, Biological Psychology, Cell Biology, Coronavirus Biology, Foundations of Medicine, General Chemistry I and II, Genetics, Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Introductory Anatomy & Physiology, Mechanical Engineering: Fracture & Fatigue, Neurobiology, and Principles of Human Physiology.
You can also visit the Faculty Resource Center where you can find videos mapped to your courses, teaching labs, textbooks (including open educational resources), and other help specifically for instructors.
For customized syllabus mapping or support utilizing their videos, please reach out to JoVE's designated Curriculum Specialist, Jen Ostrosky, at jennifer.ostrosky@jove.com or submit a request at this form.