Education

3-Dimensional Assessments and Helping Students Develop the Necessary Skills

Deborah Herrington | Fri, 10/19/2018 - 16:55

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Recent efforts have recognized the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards as the most current research regarding what we know about teaching and learning of science, and have suggested that 3-dimensional (3D) instruction should guide science instruction at not only the K-12 level, but also at the college level.

Especially JCE: October 2018

Erica K. Jacobsen | Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:19

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Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the October 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.

I Used an ACS Hach Grant to Attend BCCE

Stephanie O'Brien | Sun, 10/14/2018 - 15:37

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Looking for funds to attend professional development? I used an ACS Hach Grant to fund my travel to a conference last summer.

The Mole Storytelling Jam - An Interview with the Creators

Deanna Cullen | Thu, 10/04/2018 - 15:26

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Maria Gallardo-Williams and Holly Walter Kerby created The Mole Storytelling Jam (modeled after the popular Moth Lab) and hosted the inaugural event as part of the 2018 BCCE. Read the interview with Maria and Holly. You can listen to all the stories shared at the event as well.

JCE 95.10 October 2018 Issue Highlights

Mary Saecker | Thu, 10/04/2018 - 15:01

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The Human Side of Teaching and Learning

The October 2018 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education is now available online to subscribers. Topics featured in this issue include: research on: AP chemistry reform and writing instruction; novel teaching approaches; demonstrations: safety and effectiveness; augmented reality and technology for teaching; using stories and history to teach; exploring acid-base chemistry; understanding energy; biochemistry in the laboratory; teaching resources; astrochemistry resources for National Chemistry Week 2018.

I Hate Cheating

Holly Kerby | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 22:31

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Diane Bunce presented a story titled "I Hate Cheating" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to her podcast.

The Mole: They're Just a Little Bit Taller

Maria Gallardo-... | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 22:17

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Lyniesha Wright presented a story titled "They're Just a Little Bit Taller" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to his podcast.

The Mole: The Long and Winding Road to Chemistry Ed

Maria Gallardo-... | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 22:02

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Ryan Johnson presented a story titled "The Long and Winding Road to Chemistry Ed" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to his podcast.

The Mole: How I Built a 2.5 Million Dollar Business From a High School Classroom

Maria Gallardo-... | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 21:44

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Julia Winter presented a story titled "How I Built a 2.5 Million Dollar Business From a High School Classroom" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to her podcast.

The Mole: Too Many Lab Rules

Holly Kerby | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 21:17

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Zena McFadden presented a story titled "Too Many Lab Rules" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to her podcast.