evolved - Open Software for Teaching Evolutionary Biology at Multiple
Scales Through Virtual Inquiries
"Evolutionary Virtual Education" - evolved - provides
multiple tools to help educators (especially at the graduate
level or in advanced undergraduate level courses) apply
inquiry-based learning in general evolution classes. In
particular, the tools provided include functions that simulate
evolutionary processes (e.g., genetic drift, natural selection
within a single locus) or concepts (e.g. Hardy-Weinberg
equilibrium, phylogenetic distribution of traits). More than
only simulating, the package also provides tools for students
to analyze (e.g., measuring, testing, visualizing) datasets
with characteristics that are common to many fields related to
evolutionary biology. Importantly, the package is heavily
oriented towards providing tools for inquiry-based learning -
where students follow scientific practices to actively
construct knowledge. For additional details, see package's
vignettes.