ERIC Number: EJ985187
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Mar
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Development of an Online, Postclass Question Method and Its Integration with Teaching Strategies
Flynn, Alison B.
Journal of Chemical Education, v89 n4 p456-464 Mar 2012
A unique method was devised integrating online postclass questions, clickers, a tablet, and active learning strategies in each class. This successful method connected in- and out-of-class learning, provided prompt, regular, and relevant feedback to students and to the instructor, encouraged students to spend time on task, and enabled class time to be focused on topics that students found particularly challenging. The effects on student learning and experience in large organic chemistry courses, as determined from students' assignment, midterm, and exam scores as well as student surveys, is discussed. The results of four years of data identified statistically significant improvements in students' scores at the question level in classes that used the postclass question method as compared to classes that did not. (Contains 5 tables and 10 figures.)
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Feedback (Response), Organic Chemistry, Student Surveys, Handheld Devices, Educational Technology, Science Instruction, College Science, Scores, Student Evaluation, Questioning Techniques, Comparative Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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