This presentation describes how technologies for polling and interactive chalkboard lessons are used in an organic chemistry classroom for a more engaging, organized, and effective learning experience. By implementing a polling technology, “Kahoot!”, at the beginning of lecture, students were motivated to review fundamental concepts that were assigned before each class. The polling questions were based on each day’s lecture, which allowed for better scaffolding of the specific topics covered. Additionally, an interactive chalkboard technology called ExplainEverything (EE) was used during this course. EE allowed me to upload an outline to the learning management system (which I also provide for the students in hard copy) that I fill in during lecture. This structure results in a neater and more straight-forward note taking experience for students. It also allows me to include figures (e.g. energy diagrams, graphs, etc.) and complex images as visual aides when teaching more abstract concepts. Since it is easier for students to engage with the material, this allows for greater participation during class. At the end of the term, the enhanced technology approach to lecture was evaluated through student feedback and faculty reflection on the changes in process and outcomes.

Technology enhanced learning for organic chemistry

2019 Fall National Meeting

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