Organic Chemistry II Online: Weathering the Storm to Dancing in the Rain
Elizabeth Gildersleeve. Frederick Community College: egildersleeve@frederick.edu
This asynchronous presentation highlighted ways to keep students engaged in an online environment using both synchronous and asynchronous platforms. Flipgrid, a video discussion platform, was presented as a tool for students to get to know each other face-to-face, asynchronously. Flipgrid was also used as a way for students to provide video responses to challenge problems, giving everyone a chance to find their voice. The use of Kahoot, supplemental videos and online tutorials, like BACON were also featured. Synchronous platforms included Whiteboard.fi and the use of blank PowerPoint slides for a “chalk talk” style lecture. The presentation included the analysis of the synthesis of sulfanilamide from a popular anime, “Dr. Stone” as way to keep students engaged in the online lab.
