Conference At Mircosta College March 30 2012 innovative instructional approaches IN teaching chemistry Ngozi M Onyia Rockland Community College Suffern NY Effective Teaching Involves ID: 620326
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195th 2YC3 Western ConferenceAtMircosta CollegeMarch 30, 2012
innovative instructional approaches IN teaching chemistry
Ngozi M. OnyiaRockland Community College, Suffern, NYSlide2
Effective Teaching InvolvesFaculty member must always be engaged in improving their knowledge and skills in their field. Possess pedagogical content knowledge
which;Focus on the communication between teacher and studentDirect relationship with subject matter Slide3
Effective Teaching InvolvesBeing aware of different types of instructional materialsBeing aware of student strengths and weaknesses
Building on and adapting curriculum that has proven to be effectiveSlide4
innovative instructionalapproachesI
nteractive lectures using personal response systems Group problem solving using (POGIL)
Students participation in classes Conduct experiments to learn first hand about science methods and experimentation (LabSkills)Slide5
innovative instructional approachesUsing computer-assisted learning
Web-based learningVirtual laboratories Audiovisual aids (video-based demonstrations)
OthersSlide6
innovative instructional approachesOnline Web learning;OWL (Cengage
Learning)Labskills (Cengage Learning)MasteringChemistry (Pearson)
WileyPlus (Wiley)SmartWork (Norton)Sapling Learning (Sapling Learning INC.)ALEKS (ALEKS Corporation)
OthersSlide7
OWLOWL is the only online learning and assessment system developed by chemistry instructors specifically for teaching chemistrySlide8
OWLDeveloped by teaching chemists
OWL is a powerful online learning system for chemistry OWL engages studentsAssesses performanceI
mproves learning outcomesSlide9
OWLOnline homework and tutorial system for chemistry
gives students access to the eBook for reference or study after their regular course ends or is archived by the instructorTutorials lead students step-by-step through a problemSlide10
OWLImproves student learning and grades Helps students visualize chemistry and improve problem-solving skills
Allows students to work at their own pace until they master conceptsSaves time in grading homework and assesses student progressSlide11
OWL: Product TourMastery Learning Problems
End-of-Chapter QuestionsSimulationsTutorialsVisual
ExercisesOWL for Organic ChemistrySlide12
OWL: Product TourCengage YouBook
Quick PrepGo Chemistry VideosStudent Grade
ReportStudent Risk ReportAssignment ReportsSlide13
OWL: RESULTSLed to statistically significant improvement in student performance and final grades in
chemistryStudents more likely to do their homeworkStudents found OWL homework problems, feedback, tutorials, and simulations extremely
helpfulSlide14
OWL: Success Stories Instructor Experience (St. Cloud State University)
OWL helps students succeed in chemistry regardless of their backgroundOWL helps students of varying aptitudes, experience, and backgrounds learn concepts and boost their gradesOWL’s ability to meet students ‘where they are’
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OWL: Success StoriesInstructor Experience (St. Cloud State University)
OWL provides near infinite opportunities to practice solving problemsOWL provide immediate feedback, students can spend as much time on their homework as they need to master each concept or skillsSlide16
OWL: Success StoriesInstructor Experience (University of San
Francisco) OWL help students to become more active learners. OWL give students get unlimited attempts at problems with immediate feedbackSlide17
OWL: Success Stories Instructor Experience (Portland Community College, Cascade Campus)
OWL support was outstanding, patient, and completeOWL is a powerful motivator for students who want to improve their performance and grades in the classSlide18
OWL: Success StoriesInstructor Experience (Portland Community College, Cascade Campus)
OWL is an important part of ensuring consistency in all our general chemistry coursesWith OWL, I feel confident that students have the opportunity for learning, practicing, and receiving valuable feedback in every courseSlide19
OWL: Success StoriesStudent ExperienceStudents love OWL for its visual, active learning style, plus the immediate feedback for incorrect
answersThe OWL assignments improved my course grade because they made studying easierThe detailed hints and step-by-step solutions allowed me to gain a better understanding Slide20
labSKILLSAttended LabSkills
webinar in Fall 2011Attended OWL National Workshop San Diego, CA in Spring 2012Demo of LabSkills
will go live within OWL on April 2Class testing LabSkills in AprilSlide21
labSKILLSLabSkills available for lab courses in Fall 2012LabSkills
is designed to prepare students For their lab sessions With pre-lab assignments that include video, interactive modules and safety trainingSlide22
labSKILLSOnline solutions to save you time in the classroom and lab and to better engage your students
Media-rich, interactive e-learning for chemistryBuilt on groundbreaking best practiceSlide23
labSKILLS: product tourA networked 'Dynamic Lab Manual' preparing foundation chemistry students for the laboratory
Innovative, multifunctionale-learning tool covering core topics in experimental chemistrySlide24
labSKILLS: RESULTSDevelops skills and builds confidence
Provides ideal pre-lab preparation for students with limited experience of practical chemistryHelps all students studying university chemistry succeed in the labExtends learning opportunitiesSlide25
labSKILLS: SUCCESS STORYGives students so much more confidence coming into the lab
Scarce laboratory time and resources are used to the best effectIt helps prepare the ground so that effective practical work can take place
It helps improve students' confidence and capabilitySlide26
labSKILLS: SUCCESS STORYExtremely valuable new dimension to the study of chemistry
By helping to reinforce; The importance of scientific
rigor Health and safetyWhile being informative and engagingSlide27
labSKILLS: SUCCESS STORYGroundbreaking computer program allowing students to overcome their fears by experimenting onlineS
tudents found it easy to followOnline gradingMore focused intervention strategy enhances student learning outcomesSlide28
MASTERINGCHEMISTRYMateringChemistry is the most effective and widely used online tutorial, homework, and assessment system for the
sciencesSlide29
MASTERINGCHEMISTRYIndividualizes tutoringImproves learning and grades
Provides insight into student performanceEasily captures data to demonstrate assessment outcomesSlide30
WILEYPLUSWileyPlus builds
students’ confidence, takes the guesswork out of studying by providing a clear roadmapSlide31
WILEYPLUSHelps today’s students succeed both in the classroom and beyond
Offers depth and breadth of assessment through various problem types including; Slide32
WILEYPLUSEnd-of-chapter
Concept masteryDrawing problemsMechanism and synthesis reaction practice
Thousands of test bank questions and MORESlide33
SMARTWORKSmartWork is the most intuitive tutorial and online homework system availableSlide34
SMARTWORKMotivate student learningOffer additional help to students who need it
Maintain full editorial control over questionsDiscourage cheating with algorithmic variablesSlide35
SMARTWORKEncourage study and review with an integrated e-book
Easily manage assignments and gradesSpend more time teachingSlide36
SAPLING LEARNINGSapling Learning helps improve the practice of teaching to help ensure successSlide37
SAPLING LEARNINGGuarantee the easiest and most effective online homework experience possible for both you and your students
Maintain full control of curriculumSaves timeMonitor student progressSlide38
ALEKSALEKS is a web-based, artificially intelligent assessment and learning systemSlide39
ALEKSTargets Gaps in Individual Student Knowledge
MyPie Individualized Study Plan Robust Course Management ToolsAutomatically Graded Assignments Slide40
ALEKSAutomated Reports Monitor
Student and Course Progress Open Response Environment Avoids Multiple-Choice Questions
Unlimited Online Access - PC and Mac CompatibleSlide41
POGILPOGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) I
s a pedagogical method devised to teach process skillsAs well as content using an inquiry based education approachSlide42
POGILOriginally devised for use in teaching general chemistry
The structure of POGIL is broadly applicable in all subjectsSlide43
POGILPOGIL activities follow the structure of the learning cycle of E
xploration Concept invention and applicationHas
a strong basis in constructivismSlide44
POGILStudents work together in groups of 3 or 4
Students work together on activities that are structured to help them build up a conceptWhich creates positive interdependence among the students, reinforcing involvement and learning for each studentSlide45
CONCLUSIONTeaching has to do with helping individuals acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes in different areas of learningTeaching
is guiding, facilitating and motivating learnersSlide46
CONCLUSIONProfessors are required to assists students to learn
By making the teaching/learning environment, stimulating, challenging and dynamicInnovative instructional approaches can assist the learner reduce the monotony associated with using only the “
chalk and talk” optionSlide47
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