Wikis, podcasts and screencasts (oh my!) in undergraduate chemistry coursework and research

CHED 26

Keith A. Walters, walterske@nku.edu, Department of Chemistry, Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099
In today's academic environment it is increasingly difficult for students to actively participate in their coursework (including undergraduate research) to its fullest extent. The author has utilized several internet-based tools to assist both the instructor and student in these situations. Three implementations will be presented: 1) A research group wiki to help with communication and technology transfer, 2) Lecture podcasts to assist students in supplementing notes, and 3) Internet-based screencasts that allow the student to repeatedly view example problems for review. Student feedback and future directions for each of these tools will also be presented.
 

Using Social Networking Tools to Teach Chemistry
8:30 AM-11:55 AM, Sunday, March 25, 2007 McCormick Place North -- Room N230B, Level 2, Oral

Division of Chemical Education

The 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25-29, 2007