ChemEd Professional Development, Summer 2021
Katy Dornbos | Mon, 06/28/2021 - 14:44
There are many opportunities for virtual chemistry based professional development this summer!
Professional Development Opportunities
ACS Division of Chemical Education International Travel Award
ChemEd X | Tue, 04/20/2021 - 14:11
Interested in Chemical Education? Want to attend an international conference? Did you know that the Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society (DivCHED) funds a Travel Award each year? The Chemical Education International Travel Award is in support of a division member who presents and fully participates in an international chemical education conference held outside the U.S.
Program Evaluation Part 4 – My Theory of Evaluation
Clarissa Sorens... | Mon, 04/19/2021 - 19:02
Evaluations are part of everyday life. This multi-part blog has aimed to expand the collective understanding on what is evaluation and what are some ways that it is done.
Program Evaluation Part 3 – My Favorite Evaluation Theories
Clarissa Sorens... | Mon, 03/08/2021 - 19:09
Evaluations are part of our everyday lives. This multi-part blog series aims to expand our collective understanding of evaluation. Part 3 focuses on reflections and critiques of some prominent evaluation theories.
Program Evaluation Part 2 – What is evaluation?
Clarissa Sorens... | Tue, 02/09/2021 - 13:14
Evaluations are part of everyday life. This multi-part blog series aims to expand upon the evaluation process. Part 2 focuses on what evaluation is and how it differs from research.
Whiteboarding in a Virtual Classroom with Melissa Hemling
Deanna Cullen | Wed, 01/27/2021 - 16:28
On January 26, 2021, Melissa Hemling presented a ChemEd X Talk about “whiteboarding” in a hybrid or virtual classroom. Students collaborate in small groups on classkick.com to digitally analyze data, create and modify models, and/or complete practice problems. Melissa shares how she uses the digital whiteboards to gauge student understanding and pinpoint misconceptions like she did pre-COVID. You can watch the edited recording of Melissa's Talk and access the document she shared during the presentation here.
Announcing ChemEd X Talks
ChemEd X | Wed, 01/13/2021 - 18:21
The ChemEd X team is pleased to announce ChemEd X Talks! These 30 minute live Zoom events are free, but registration is required. Teachers are asked to keep their video on, ask questions and participate in the discussion by offering their own ideas and experience with the topic. Register for our next ChemEd X Talk or find recordings for past Talks that you may have missed here!
Professional Development Opportunity: Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program
Deanna Cullen | Tue, 08/04/2020 - 12:29
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) is awarded to a select group of K-12 STEM educators from across the US each year. Teachers selected as fellows serve in a federal agency (NSF, NOAA, DOE, NASA, etc.) or on Capitol Hill for a year, sharing their educator voice to shape STEM education policy and programs at the national level. Applications for the 2021 - 2022 are due by November 29, 2020.
Science Coaches and Classroom Mentors
Melissa Hemling | Sun, 08/02/2020 - 21:48
Teaming up with a STEM Science Coach or mentor can be rewarding to both you and your students. I was surprised at the impact a science mentor has on students when I recieved an email from a former student.
APTeach: A Home for AP Chemistry Educators
Michael Farabaugh | Fri, 05/15/2020 - 08:22
The mission of APTeach is to create a collaborative community where teachers can share ideas about student miconceptions, pedagogy, improving student understanding, and implementing best practices for teaching chemistry.