Especially JCE: December 2018
Erica Jacobsen | Sat, 12/15/2018 - 19:24
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the December 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
Education
Introduction to Modeling Instruction: a distance learning course offered by AMTA
Colleen Megowan... | Fri, 12/14/2018 - 20:48
AMTA’s Introduction to Modeling Instruction distance learning course will focus on the role of models and modeling in learning as it relates to teaching STEM content in both formal and informal contexts. Participants will review fundamental theories of thinking and learning and examine the latest theoretical trends.
JCE 95.12 December 2018 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Fri, 12/14/2018 - 16:03
The December 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: wetting modification by photocatalysis, innovative approaches to promote student engagement, connecting concepts with real-world applications, examining outreach and peer-led team learning, exploring polymer chemistry, understanding kinetics, computer-based learning tools, cost-effective equipment, exploring the archives: carbohydrates.
JCE 95.11 November 2018 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Thu, 11/15/2018 - 15:06
The November 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: liquid crystals; nanochemistry; understanding fundamentals; promoting nursing students’ chemistry success; graduate education; using history to teach chemistry; exploring food chemistry; applications of chemistry; using games to teach; cost-effective instrumentation; organic chemistry laboratories; physical chemistry; computer-based learning.
Especially JCE: November 2018
Erica Jacobsen | Tue, 11/13/2018 - 23:22
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the November 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
3-Dimensional Assessments and Helping Students Develop the Necessary Skills
Deborah Herrington | Fri, 10/19/2018 - 16:55
Recent efforts have recognized the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards as the most current research regarding what we know about teaching and learning of science, and have suggested that 3-dimensional (3D) instruction should guide science instruction at not only the K-12 level, but also at the college level.
Especially JCE: October 2018
Erica Jacobsen | Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:19
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the October 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
I Used an ACS Hach Grant to Attend BCCE
Stephanie O'Brien | Sun, 10/14/2018 - 15:37
Looking for funds to attend professional development? I used an ACS Hach Grant to fund my travel to a conference last summer (2018).
The Mole Storytelling Jam - An Interview with the Creators
Deanna Cullen | Thu, 10/04/2018 - 15:26
Maria Gallardo-Williams and Holly Walter Kerby created The Mole Storytelling Jam (modeled after the popular Moth Lab) and hosted the inaugural event as part of the 2018 BCCE. Read the interview with Maria and Holly. You can listen to all the stories shared at the event as well.
JCE 95.10 October 2018 Issue Highlights
Mary Saecker | Thu, 10/04/2018 - 15:01
The October 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: research on: AP chemistry reform and writing instruction; novel teaching approaches; demonstrations: safety and effectiveness; augmented reality and technology for teaching; using stories and history to teach; exploring acid-base chemistry; understanding energy; biochemistry in the laboratory; teaching resources; astrochemistry resources for National Chemistry Week 2018.