Tips for Teaching Chemistry with MERLOT

Samples of Learning Materials found in MERLOT

Faculty use a number of techniques to engage students in the Chemistry classroom. MERLOT modules can assist students in learning with a variety of techniques. We give some examples from the Chemistry collection below:

• Sample Interactive Tutorial. INSULIN-Structure of a Protein Hormone. Guided learning objects.
• Sample Animation. The Milikan Oil Drop Experiment.Simple modeling of complex processes.
• Sample Simulation.The Ideal Gas Law Simulation. Illustrating real complex processes.
• Sample Quizzes. Chemistry Online Homework System. Assessment resources.
• Sample Lecture Presentation. Molecular Biochemistry: The Biochemistry of Metabolism. Objects to use in lectures.
• Sample Learning Assignment.MoLE Gas Laws Activities. Student assignments to use this object.
• Member Comments. Comments on the Ideal Gas Law Simulation. Reviews by users.
• Sample Personal Collection. General Chemistry: A Personal Collection. Faculty lists of their favorite objects.
• Sample "snapshot"of author's comments. DNA -from the Beginning. Authors comments on their learning materials.

Some references on Teaching with Technology

• MERLOT Teaching and Technology portal. Tips on Teaching with Technology.
• chemistry.org-ACS Division of Chemical Education. ACS Division of Chemical Education teaching resources.
• Teaching with Technology Guides-Introduction to Learning Object Repositories. Additional Sources of Learning Materials.
• Field Tested Learning Assessment Guide. Guide to Assessment of Learning.