What are Your Questions?
Michael Jansen | Mon, 06/10/2024 - 08:23
A simple shift in wording can help boost student engagement and understanding.
Michael Jansen's blog
The Importance of Words
Michael Jansen | Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:46
The meaning of chemistry vocabulary may seem obvious to the teacher, but we cannot assume that students have the same understanding.
A Logical Way to Teach Hess’s Law of Heat Summation
Michael Jansen | Thu, 04/25/2024 - 11:50
From bond energies to thermochemical equations, explore the convergence of pathways to the same result in teaching Hess’s Law of Heat Summation.
Lets’ Get Real: The Law of Definite Proportions
Michael Jansen | Wed, 10/04/2023 - 14:50
Demonstrate the Law of Definite Proportions by quickly and easily preparing one or more esters!
Effective—and Proven—Test-Taking Strategies
Michael Jansen | Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:46
Michael Jansen offers test taking strategies for students.
The Soft Introduction
Michael Jansen | Fri, 08/18/2023 - 09:53
Michael Jansen shares his thoughts about "softly" introducing topics before their formal appearance in the curriculum.
My Take on Assessment
Michael Jansen | Tue, 05/02/2023 - 13:40
There are many ways that assessment can be done well. Michael Jansen shares what worked for him.
Obtaining Liquid Carbon Dioxide from Dry Ice
Michael Jansen | Tue, 02/21/2023 - 08:31
Michael Jansen offers one of his favorite demos - producing liquid CO2 from dry ice.