CHED 469 |
| The department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Seattle Pacific University has made an effort to revitalize the ways in which general chemistry is taught at the university. Prior to 2002 the curriculum had been an organic first track. In 2002 the decision was made to go back to a more traditional full year of general and inorganic chemistry topics followed by organic chemistry classwork in the sophomore year. In addition, an effort was made to conscientiously add technology into the classroom. The technology added included the use of different poling systems, podcasting, automated data collection in the laboratory and the use of tablet computers by the lecturers. This report will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies in the classroom that have been collected over the previous five years. Data collected from the students reflecting their opinions on the technology will be presented. |
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General Papers
8:00 AM-10:35 AM, Thursday, August 23, 2007 Seaport -- Constitution Room, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |