31
Jan
2019
2019 Community Challenge #2: Calling all In-Class Activities!
Submitted by Hilary Eppley, DePauw UniversityDo you have a favorite In-Class Activity that you could share with the VIPEr community? Our second Community Challenge is to submit a new In-Class Activity learning object with "2019 Community Challenge #2" in the title. We will be collecting all these and awarding a random prize of an Element Card Deck (see description of my activity and link below) to one of those who contribute by February 15. If you need a refresher on how to submit a learning object on VIPEr, check out our step by step guide.
24
Jan
2019
CHOCoLaTe CHIP BITeS: Bias of teaching evaluations
Submitted by Adam R. Johnson, Harvey Mudd CollegeI have been doing a lot of research on the efficacy of Student Evaluations of Teaching (SETs). This is part of a personal mission to try to convince the leadership of my institution to stop using SETs for tenure or salary decisions for faculty members. The short version is that SETs are biased against women and minorities. I have been trying to affect change at my institution by beginning conversations and discussions around this topic. I have learned a lot and wanted to share it with the community.
21
Jan
2019
Sustaining a culture of safety
Submitted by Kyle Grice, DePaul UniversityPart of teaching and research in chemistry is learning about and implementing chemical safety. Safety often becomes reactionary, where some large accident occurs (e.g.
18
Jan
2019
Talk to the AND...
Submitted by Sheila Smith, University of Michigan- Dearborn
15
Jan
2019
What would you like to see on VIPEr? Community Challenges for 2019
Submitted by Barbara Reisner, James Madison UniversityAre you ready for... 2019? ...the International Year of the Periodic Table? ...becoming more involved on VIPEr? ...a year full of IONiC Community Challenges? The New Year is a great time to dive in and give back to the community!