Engaging Health Student in Learning Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms Using Short and Snappy Lightboard Videos

• Stephanie S. Schweiker ^[1] ; Ben K. Griggs ^[1] ; Stephan M. Levonis ^[1]
  1. [1] Bond University

     Bond University

     Australia

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 97, Nº 10, 2020, págs. 3867-3871
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Organic reaction mechanisms are one of the most challenging question types in introductory organic chemistry subjects. We identified that the students within our health-based programs had traditionally performed poorly with these question types. With the aim to increase student engagement, we have developed a series of lightboard videos demonstrating key organic mechanisms. The effectiveness of these lightboard videos was first evaluated in a postlecture group learning session, and second as an extra resource over a four year period by comparing the exam results. The students overall showed an increase in performance in the subject, and a deeper engagement over the time during which we analyzed the effectiveness of these resources.