Development and Implementation of an Online Narrative Game to Aid Studying and Review in an Online General Chemistry Course
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| Title: | Development and Implementation of an Online Narrative Game to Aid Studying and Review in an Online General Chemistry Course |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Maria Samy William Yacoub, Amanda J. Holton (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Chemical Education. 2023 100(9):3688-3693. |
| Availability: | Division of Chemical Education, Inc. and ACS Publications Division of the American Chemical Society. 1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 800-227-5558; Tel: 202-872-4600; e-mail: eic@jce.acs.org; Web site: http://pubs.acs.org/jchemeduc |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Online Courses, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Educational Games, Undergraduate Students, College Science, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Program Effectiveness, Student Attitudes |
| DOI: | 10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c00266 |
| ISSN: | 0021-9584 1938-1328 |
| Abstract: | Success in general chemistry requires active engagement with course material. COVID-19 accelerated the move to online courses, creating a crucial need for engaging course activities. The Mysterious Compound chemistry game was designed to engage undergraduate students in introductory chemistry concepts while allowing the instructor and students to assess students' confidence in course concepts. When comparing pre- and postsurveys, there were significant differences (p < 0.001) in students' confidence levels on all the topics included. Positive and negative feedback was elicited and analyzed through student surveys. This game is an easy-to-implement engagement tool due to its versatile online format and adaptable design. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1445312 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Success in general chemistry requires active engagement with course material. COVID-19 accelerated the move to online courses, creating a crucial need for engaging course activities. The Mysterious Compound chemistry game was designed to engage undergraduate students in introductory chemistry concepts while allowing the instructor and students to assess students' confidence in course concepts. When comparing pre- and postsurveys, there were significant differences (p < 0.001) in students' confidence levels on all the topics included. Positive and negative feedback was elicited and analyzed through student surveys. This game is an easy-to-implement engagement tool due to its versatile online format and adaptable design. |
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| ISSN: | 0021-9584 1938-1328 |
| DOI: | 10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c00266 |
