SLiThEr #15: "Inclusivity in Inorganic Courses And Beyond"

Submitted by Kyle Grice / DePaul University on Sat, 02/06/2021 - 13:44
Description

This is the link to the 15th SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Drs. Abby O'Connor and Benny Chan from the The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable was presented by two faculty at TCNJ about how they have been working on improving inclusivity in inorganic chemistry and beyond at TCNJ! 

Buffer solutions Virtual Lab

Submitted by Mona Kulp / Smith College on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 15:34
Description

This is a virtual adaptation of a buffer capacity lab experiment using the chemcollective digital workspace.  Students learn to make buffers in different ways and then test the capacity of their buffers to understand what makes an optimal buffer.

SLiThEr #14: The Student Experience in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Submitted by Chip Nataro / Lafayette College on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 13:20
Description

This is the link to the 14th SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Sydney Towell and Reilly Gwinn and Hosted by Chip Nataro. The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable was presented by two senior undergraduate on their experiences during the pandemic. In addition to talking about the challenges or remote learning and research, they also discuss applying to graduate school and the apprehension they face making a decision without visiting the schools.

Presenting Results as a Research Brief

Submitted by Meghan Porter / Indiana University on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 13:13
Description

The activity allows students to present the results and analysis of a lab experiment in the form a research brief.  Students have the option to create a written brief or record themselves giving the brief as a PowerPoint presentation.

Peer Review Practicum

Submitted by Shirley Lin / United States Naval Academy on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 13:01
Description

This multi-part LO is a hybrid consisting of an in-class activity and a literature discussion. It utilizes the article "How to Review a Paper" by Igor V.

SLiThEr #13: Making Chemistry Worthwhile for the Non-Chemist

Submitted by Kari Stone / Lewis University on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 12:21
Description

This is the link to the 13th SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Meghan Porter and Hosted by Chip Nataro. The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable focused on a reimagination of chemistry lab courses in the Age Of COVID and how to make chemistry relevant to non-chemists.

The links to the other SLiThErs can be found in the SLiThEr Collection: 

SLiThEr #12: Symmetry @ Otterbein

Submitted by Kari Stone / Lewis University on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 12:16
Description

This is the link to the 12th SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Dean Johnston and Hosted by Chip Nataro. The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable was presented by Dean Johnston from the Otterbein website focusing on how the Otterbein website can be used in numerous courses for teaching symmetry.

The links to the other SLiThErs can be found in the SLiThEr Collection: 

SLiThEr #11: Applying Green Chemistry to Inorganic Labs

Submitted by Kari Stone / Lewis University on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 12:08
Description

This is the link to the 11th SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by John De Backere and Natalie O'Neil from Beyond Benign and Hosted by Kyle Grice. The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable focused on the application of green chemistry principles in the inorganic labs presented by representatives from Beyond Benign.

The links to the other SLiThErs can be found in the SLiThEr Collection: 

SLiThEr #10: IONiC-VIPEr: Introduction and Recent Website Improvements

Submitted by Kari Stone / Lewis University on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 12:03
Description

This is the link to the tenth SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Hilary Eppley and Hosted by Chip Nataro. The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable focused on introducing and highlighting improvements to the VIPEr website.

The links to the other SLiThErs can be found in the SLiThEr Collection: 

SLiThEr #9: Perspectives on Chemistry Education from an Online Competency-based University

Submitted by Kari Stone / Lewis University on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 11:55
Description

This is the link to the ninth SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Kathleen Field and Hosted by Kyle Grice. The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable focused on a different model of instruction. Kathleen also shared a wealth of resources that help her teach students asynchronously in an online environment.

The links to the other SLiThErs can be found in the SLiThEr Collection: 

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