Reflections on chemistry education research, pedagogical innovations, and insights from ongoing academic work.
A guide to useful Sakai LMS features, including course copying, group management for assignments and announcements, and sending group-based emails.
A student expresses gratitude for the exceptional teaching experience in a General Chemistry II course and looks forward to future academic connections.
A comprehensive guide for installing and configuring Debian 11 as a robust scientific desktop environment.
Discussing digital tools for visualizing orbitals, including the deMon density functional theory program and Molden, a molecular density visualization tool.
Guidelines for requesting a recommendation letter, including required materials, deadlines, and important considerations for a strong endorsement.
A step-by-step guide for importing and using a SCORM 1.2 learning object in the D2L online learning environment.
A student expresses gratitude for the chemistry department's compassionate and flexible approach to remote learning during challenging times.
A guide to low-cost document camera options, including a USB camera and a phone mount for online teaching.
A list of useful online teaching tools, including Padlet, Powtoon, and Screencastify, for creating engaging content.
A list of science and education conferences, including BCCE and NARST, that have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19.
A guide to creating discussion forums, topics, and groups in the D2L online learning platform.
A student expresses gratitude for impactful chemistry instruction, praising the teacher's ability to boost confidence and learning.
A humorous take on how chemistry teachers are adapting to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analyzing the National Science Board's report on the growth of S&E degrees and the persistent underrepresentation of various groups in STEM.
A unique resource addressing the affective domain, including attitudes and motivation, in chemistry education.
Our paper on science teachers' affective states was published in the latest RISE issue.
An online, adaptive chemistry course for non-majors, focusing on real-world problem-solving to save lives.
Discussing the federal STEM plan's call for blended learning and the role of Connected Science Learning.
Presented our research at the 2018 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education.
A journal of small ideas and functional logs in chemistry education research.