Final SLiTher of 2020 - Lucky Number 13
At this point I feel like any time you can say the final _____ of 2020, it is a cause for celebration. And the fact that the final SLiThEr of this year is #13 seems incredibly appropriate.
Delta and Phi Bonding in Actinide Complexes
Description
This article provides an entry point for students to apply their knowledge of electron configurations and molecular orbital theory to the lanthanide and actinide elements. We have provided a large number of possible questions to use, grouped by theme. Instructors can pick and choose questions that best fit their course.
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SLiThEr #11 – Implementing Green Chemistry in the Inorganic Laboratory
Luminescence Properties of a Dysprosium(III) Complex
Description
This literature discussion explores the physical structure, electronic structure, and luminescent properties of a lanthanide coordination complex (dysprosium) through discussion of “Synthesis, Structure, Photoluminescence, and Electroluminescence Properties of a New Dysprosium Complex,” Li et al. J. Phys. Chem.
These are a few of my favorite sites
An interesting discussion took place on the Discord last week (not on Discord - learn more here). The conversation was about Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) analysis and it mostly involved Anthony Fernandez, Lori Watson and Adam Johnson. But towards the end of that discussion, Kyle Grice jumped in with a great link to a site describing NBO. Although I wasn't that interested in learning more about NBO at that very moment, Kyle's link certainly found its way into my bookmarks.
Slither 9 - Perspectives on chemistry education from an online competency-based university
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N-stabilized carbenes and applications in the literature
Description
This literature discussion was based on a short, readable piece from the trade magazine Chemical and Engineering News. Since this was written in a more general tone, it served as a reasonable introduction to carbenes for students in my advanced inorganic class. I have been looking to expand the examples of carbenes presented to students beyond those in the text. Simple examples of Fischer, Schrock, and N-heterocyclic carbenes are plentiful, but modern applications haven't been featured in the text that I use.
So Many Ways to Use Collections on VIPEr….
Do you ever wish you could glean the best ideas from other VIPEr users and not have to wade through a bewildering array of content that the site hosts now? Do you wish you could share all the learning objects that you use in a particular class in one place? You need to check out our Collections!
Helping Students Focus on Learning, Not the Grade: Alternative Grading Systems to Support Student Learning. Join us during our next SLiThEr!
Interested in alternative grading methods? Challenged by the idea that your grading might not be measuring actual student mastery of the material? Join us for a presentation and conversation with Santiago Toledo (St. Edward's University) about the use of an outcomes based grading system. Attendees will be introduced to an alternative grading structure centered around student learning outcomes. This methodology was implemented in general, organic, and inorganic chemistry courses.