Abstract
dc:descriptionThis is a comprehensive study of the many facets of an entirely online organic chemistry course. Online homework with structure-drawing capabilities was found to be more effective than written homework. Online lecture was found to be just as effective as in-person lecture, and students prefer an online lecture format with shorter Webcasts. Online office hours were found to be effective, and discussion sessions can be placed online as well. A model was created that explains 36.1% of student performance based on GPA, ACT Math score, grade in previous chemistry course, and attendance at various forms of discussion. Online exams have been created which test problem-solving skills and is instantly gradable. In these exams, students can submit answers until time runs out for different numbers of points. These facets were combined effectively to create an entirely online organic chemistry course which students prefer over the in-person alternative. Lastly, there is a vision for where online organic chemistry is going and what can be done to improve education for all.
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Ph.D.
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Dissertation
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Chemistry
- Grantor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Year dc:date
- 2010
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Janowicz, Philip A.
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Moore, Jeffrey S.
- Loui, Michael C.
- van der Donk, Wilfred A.
- Silverman, Scott K.
Subjects
dc:subject × 8Rights
dc:rights- Statement dc:rights
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- Copyright 2010 Philip A. Janowicz
- Language dc:language
- en
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Handle dc:identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/2142/16040
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/16040