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Organic Web: An interactive web-based approach to teaching and learning organic chemistry

Organic Web: An interactive web-based approach to teaching and learning organic chemistry. Matthew R. Dintzner, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair of Chemistry DePaul University / Chicago, IL. The Future of Chemistry Education. Shaped by new technology Innovative use of the internet

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Organic Web: An interactive web-based approach to teaching and learning organic chemistry

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  1. Organic Web: An interactive web-based approach to teaching and learning organic chemistry Matthew R. Dintzner, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair of Chemistry DePaul University / Chicago, IL

  2. The Future of Chemistry Education • Shaped by new technology • Innovative use of the internet • Engage students in interactive learning

  3. Some Shortcomings of Textbooks • Linear by design • May promote memorization • Not interactive, engaging

  4. Some Advantages of the Internet • Non-linear design, web-like • Layers of information • Big picture vs. details • Highly visual, engaging • New technological advances made every day

  5. Organic Chemistry– A “Web-like” Subject • Everything’s connected • Major challenge for students: lose sight of the forest for the trees • Why? Linear presentation of most textbooks • Natural marriage: organic chemistry + internet • Organic Web • Concept-map interface • Makes “big picture” more explicit; details accessible via layered links

  6. Linear vs. Non-linear Presentation Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Alkyl Halides Alcohols Ethers Epoxides Amines Aromatics Carbonyls Nomenclature Physical Properties Reactivity Stereochemistry Synthesis Spectroscopy

  7. Organization • Structure • Atomic structure • Bonding and Molecular Structure • Stereochemistry and Conformational Analysis • Relationship between Structure and Properties/Reactivity • Physical Properties • Nomenclature • Spectroscopy • Reactivity • Thermodynamics and Kinetics • Acid-Base; Elimination; Addition; Substitution; Redox • Synthesis • Big Picture • Connectivity

  8. The Homepage

  9. The Structure Module

  10. Sample “Chapter”: Stereochemistry

  11. Sample Image Link

  12. Sample Video Animation Link

  13. End-of-Chapter: Summary and Problems

  14. The Reactivity and Synthesis Modules

  15. Organic Web: The Concept Map

  16. Sample Link: Alcohols

  17. Future Development • Finish content • Include more interactive problems and links • Incorporate more visual components • Molecular Modeling • Video animations • Short video lecture presentations • Allow for more problem-based learning during class meetings; less lecture, more interaction

  18. Acknowledgements • DePaul University • Kendall Hunt Publishing Company and Great River Technologies • DePaul Organic Chemistry Students • You!

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