Predict, observe, explain: Pairing classroom response systems and lecture demonstrations to promote molecular understanding

CHED 1562

Deborah B. Exton, dexton@uoregon.edu and Randy Sullivan, smrandy@uoregon.edu. Department of Chemistry, University of Oregon, 1253 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403
Lecture demonstrations are commonly used to illustrate chemical principles and yet students often view them as entertainment rather than education. We have attempted to address this issue by employing techniques designed to increase the involvement of students in the demonstrations. This session will present teaching methods that combine lecture demonstrations with molecular art and ConcepTest questions to bridge the entertainment, education gap.
 

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1:30 PM-4:55 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Hilton New Orleans Riverside -- Grand Blrm A, Oral

Division of Chemical Education

The 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 6-10, 2008