Active-based learning for Biotechnology students

Genetic engineering in one of important techniques for biotechnologists’ skills in the 21st century, which is a set of technologies used to change the genetic structure of an organism including the transfer of genes within or across species to produce improved or novel organisms (also called genetically modified organism, GMO) which are probably used to study gene function and expression, produce hormones, vaccines and other biological compounds. Furthermore, genetic engineering has the potential to cure genetic diseases through gene therapy. Genetic engineering has been applied in numerous fields including research, medicine, industrial biotechnology and agriculture. To motivate and improve students’ learning and outcomes, active-based learning and Kahoot! were implemented.