SLiThEr #51: Chemistry Applications of Desmos
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A Strategy for Group Discussions of a Literature Paper: Roles That Rotate and Foster Different Skills
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The "Lit Masters" concept is inspired by and adapted from one of my colleagues, Jenn Manak, in our education department. Students who are novices to reading the literature often are overwhelmed when assigned a paper to read and may struggle in group discussions. The strategy is to assign students to a semester-long group with designated roles for each paper that require them to produce a low-stakes artifact prior to class. During class time groups discuss the paper and it is followed with a debrief.
SLiThEr #49: Solid State Chemistry for Undergraduates
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This is the third in a series of SLiThErs about teaching advanced inorganic chemistry topics. In this SLiThEr, Joyce Pham (CSU San Bernardino) leads a discussion on “Solid State Chemistry for Undergraduates."
SLiThEr #46: Results from a departmental climate survey
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In this SLiThEr, we discuss the construction, implementation and results of a departmental climate survey. Included with the LO are the questions that were administered to students as part of the climate survey.
SLiThEr #45 on Teaching f-block Chemistry
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Patrick Barber (The University of West Florida) demonstrates strategies to teach f-block chemistry to undergraduates.
SLiThEr #44: What I learned at PEER
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Dr. Black shares what she learned at a workshop on Discipline-Based Education Research!
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SLiThEr #43: A bridge to specifications grading
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Have you heard about alternate grading systems such as specifications (specs) grading, but don't think you have the time or energy to remake a whole curriculum? Come hear about a hybrid-points-specs grading system! The hybrid system does not require a complete course redesign, but still integrates standards-based grading practices that promote mastery of material and make grading easier. Implementation and outcomes in general chemistry and inorganic chemistry classes is discussed.
SLiThEr #41: Peer Review in the Classroom
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Dr. Rebecca Jones from Geoge Mason University presented and led a discussion on peer review in chemistry. The Youtube Video is shown below and linked as well.
SLiThEr #38: Panel Discussion on the PUI Faculty Job Search
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Our panelist, Madalyn Radlauer (San Jose State), Jacob Lutter (Univ. Southern Indiana), and Chris Whitehead (Union College), discuss how to approach the PUI faculty job search.They bring the perspectives of those who have recently navigated the process and those who have served on faculty search committees.