Two large sections of first-semester general chemistry at a large southwestern university were assigned to use different homework systems. One section used OWL-version 2, (Online Web Learning from Cengage Learning), which presented homework questions that contained links to open the textbook in a separate window from the questions. The other section used MindTap, another Cengage product, which presented short sections of the textbook with embedded homework questions, such that students could read the textbook section then answer one or more questions. Findings from the first semester include both quantitative and qualitative data from course grades for each class to assess student learning and from a student survey. The survey included Likert-scaled and open-response questions dealing with students perceived level of understanding using the assigned system, how easy the system was to use, and the advantages/disadvantages of the assigned system. The summary will include a recommendation for subsequent semesters.

Semester long use of two different homework systems: Comparison of student learning, perceived learning, and attitudes

251st National Meeting (2016)

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