SLiThEr #46: Results from a departmental climate survey
Description

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.

Chip Nataro / Lafayette College Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:51

SLiThEr #44: What I learned at PEER

Submitted by Kyle Grice / DePaul University on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 21:40
Description

Dr. Black shares what she learned at a workshop on Discipline-Based Education Research! 

Here's the video:

SLiThEr #43: A bridge to specifications grading
Description

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. 

Kari Stone / Lewis University Mon, 12/05/2022 - 13:06

SLiThEr #41: Peer Review in the Classroom

Submitted by Kyle Grice / DePaul University on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 14:57
Description

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
Description

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.

Sarah Shaner / Southeast Missouri State University Thu, 11/17/2022 - 09:40

Peer Review Activity

Submitted by Matt Cranswick / Oregon State University on Wed, 11/02/2022 - 17:49
Description

A colleague and I started using this Peer Review "lab" activity in our studio-based General Chemistry II course to get students to critically think about what they and their peers were writing on lab reports. When the studio-based course was axed, we continued it in the traditional lab during the fifth or sixth week of a 14 week semester.

Publications Describing Educational Games in the Chemistry Classroom

Submitted by Brad Wile / Ohio Northern University on Sun, 09/04/2022 - 11:27
Description

A sampling of the peer-reviewed literature describing the use of educational games in the undergraduate chemistry classroom. Given that well over 200 publications exist on this topic, this is intended to whet one's appetite for chemistry games rather than be an exhaustive list.

 

SLiThEr #37: Inclusivity and Identity in Inorganic Chemistry
Description

This SLiThEr was presented by Nancy Williams (Keck Science) and Benny Chan (The College of New Jersey) on Inclusivity (particularly from the LGBTQ+ perspective, but in a broader sense as well) in Inorganic Chemistry, with a focus on the inorganic chemistry classroom. 

Check it out here: 

Kyle Grice / DePaul University Mon, 08/29/2022 - 13:28

RSC Transition Metal Games

Submitted by Amanda Reig / Ursinus College on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 14:48
Description

RSC has a series of chemistry games that can be downloaded from their website. The link here is specifically for games related to transition metals. There are three games (a Jeopardy! style game, a Password-style game and a Taboo-style game).  The game formats could easily be adapted to other content. You may need to sign up for a free instructor account to access the resources.

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