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Using the Apple iTouch in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry. Technology Association of Georgia Excalibur Award – Educational Division. Drs. Mai Yin Tsoi , Julia Paredes, Richard Pennington, David Pursell, Joseph Sloop Dave Gabrell, Kathleen Moore, Gautam Saha. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Using the Apple iTouch in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry
Drs. Mai Yin Tsoi, Julia Paredes, Richard Pennington, David Pursell, Joseph Sloop
Dave Gabrell, Kathleen Moore, Gautam Saha
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Technology Association of GeorgiaExcalibur Award – Educational Division
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One Grant Two StudiesStudy A: Use of iTouch in Organic Chemistry Course
VideosFlashcardsStudent SurveysStudent InterviewsClass Quizzes
Study B: Development of App in an Interdisciplinary Project
Organic Class = clientHiring of ITEC Class for projectModeling real-world Software DevelopmentApp helps Organic students learnInterviews / Surveys
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Overview of Organic iTouch Study
GGC Vision and MissionRationale/Literature ReviewTimeline/Description of Project DesignQuantitative ResultsQualitative Results
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GGC Vision and Mission
1Georgia Gwinnett College Web page, http://www.ggc.usg.edu/about-ggc 2School of Science and Technology Mission, http://www.ggc.usg.edu/academics/school-of-science-and-technology
learning takes place continuously in and beyond the classroom
innovative use of educational technology
integrated educational experience that develops the whole person
wellspring of educational innovation
dynamic learning community
faculty engagement in teaching and mentoring students
innovative approaches to education
GGC Vision1
. . . provides an innovative, engaging, outcomes-based learning experience for students in science courses . . . (charge from Dean Thomas G. Mundie)
SST Mission2
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Adapt to Today’s Students To Make Chemistry and Biology Easier•Students often find Chemistry and Biology challenging•Learning is more tied to technology •Technology enhances learning experience IF used•Take the work load to the student, • keep the busy work out of learning
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Flashcards + Cellphone???
•Flashcards memorization•Repetition is key!•Rare: carry flashcards everywhere•Common: carry cell phones everywhere!•Why not take advantage of the learning potential?!?
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A Preference for Cellphones
Lower cost of ownership versus Laptops
Can expect access outside school
May lead to more “access” of material = more review/learning
Small learning curve
Multimedia
Higher motivation, engagement, time on task
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Achievement
Sturgeon, J., T H E Journal, 2007, 34, 16-18.
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• Cell phone with PowerPoint Mobile• Cards organized by text chapter• Format of cards is flexible• Provide students a semester worth
of cards at beginning of term• Encourage use during homework,
problem solving sessions, and lab• Phones not allowed on graded
events
“I always have my phone, now I always have my flash cards.”
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1st Generation of Flashcards
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“Front” “Back”
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Etherexample:
1st Generation of Flashcards
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• “seamless learning contexts”1
• “one-to-one” learning2
• Tailored to class needs• preliminary empirical data: positive
• Access• Software/hardware compatability• Limited by Powerpoint issues
Pros/Cons to Cellphone Flashcards
1 Looi, C. et al. (2010) Mobilizing the Research. Education Week, 29, 6, p 34, 36.2 Banister, S. (2010) Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices. Computers in the Schools, 27, 2, p 121-31
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iTouch Project – Fall 2010Internal GGC Grant = $5000Purchased 25 Apple iTouch devicesDistributed to 2 class sectionsVoluntary Participation
Demographic SurveyChemistry Attitude Survey (CAEQ)1
Surveys after each quizInterviews of selected students
1. Dalgety, J. et al. (2003) Development of Chemistry Attitudes and Experiences Questionnaire. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 40, 7, p 649-668.
Quantitative Results - Preliminary
•No significant difference in quiz scores (only 2 of 12 available so far)•No significant difference in Chemistry Attitudes and Experiences (CAEQ scores)•Demographic data not analyzed yet
Quantitative Results:POSSIBLE ISSUES•Low number of students•Limited content resources•Quizzes not directly linked to iTouch resources•Usage not regulated/documented•Steep learning curve – students AND faculty!
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Qualitative Results – Interviewee Demographics
Ages: 21 to 28 years old, self-selectedAllen: Asian maleKeith: Asian maleDora: Caucasian femaleValerie: Caucasian female
--------------------------Phung – Asian femaleBrenda – Caucasian femaleMatt – Caucasian male
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Summary – Cellphone Cards Users
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Summary – iTouch Users
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Study Purpose
Interviewee Did/Did Not Use
General Comments
Necessity Phung DidLots of
personalization
Multi-Function,
mobile
Thorough Brenda Did, Some personalization
Uses all given resources
Efficient Matt Did, Lots of personalization
Saves time, minimize effort
USED OWN iPHONE
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Trends in InterviewsIf technology supported
learning/study style USEIf learning style was not enhanced by technology NO USEiTouch added “study purpose” to use
Study purpose affected how iTouch used
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General Indications
•Students enjoy using iTouch•Material accessed more frequently•Low n, low power = non-significant statistical results•Learning style/purpose impacts use (or lack of) of mobile device
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Podcasts of Lecture & Lab Content;Chair conformations
FlashcardsCH 10 Flashcards
Lab VideoReflux Video
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Questions & Comments
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Using the iTouch in a Symbiotic, Interdisciplinary Collaboration – TsoiChem AppDrs. Mai Yin Tsoi and Sonal Dekhane
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Overview of ITEC/CHEM App Study
Background and Results of Part IITEC 3870CHEM 2211Fundamentals of TsoiChem App
Functional GroupsQuantitative Results
Quiz scoresUsability Testing
Demonstration of TsoiChem App
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Mobile App Project-Part I:Background
Background:Inspiration: daughter’s iTouch
experienceDr. Tsoi’s goal: iTouch learning tool
Main objective: Will a real-world project impact Software Development students’ learning?
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ITEC 3870 – Software Development II
Junior/senior level courseGoal: teach students how to implement SD in real-world projectsProject-based course – project can change each semesterSmall enrollmentMobile apps introduced 1st class meeting
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CHEM 2211/2 – Organic Chemistry
Required course for majors in: Biology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dental, etc.Historically VERY difficultVisual in nature – utilizes spatial, logical, abstract thinkingFunctional groups – difficult because of variety of representations
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What IS a Functional Group?
Specific group of atoms reactions of moleculeCan be represented different formatsStudents must be able to:
Recognize FG in all formatsName FGAdjust molecule name to reflect FG (future goal)
Examples of Functional Groups
Amine Ester Alcohol
OHNH
O
O
Issues with Functional Groups
Textbook says: AMINE is
But, these ALL are amines…
NH2
CH3CH2NHCH3 NH3
N
CONFUSING!
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Planning of TsoiChem App
Scaffolded LearningImmediate feedbackSelf-ReflectionHaptic LearningMultiple Modes of Learning (audio, visual)Extrinsic MotivationShallow learning curveBloom’s Taxonomy (higher levels)
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TsoiChem App3 Modes of Learning
Practice It, Name It, Find ItFriendly avatarTutorial screens, Help screensColors to differentiate / guide userVisuals re-affirmed by color and soundPositive visuals/sounds as rewardsGentle encouragement when incorrect
Functional Group Quiz
O
Cl
O
O
N
O
HN
F
O
HO
Br
HS
O OHO
O
O
NH2
O (CH3)2CHCH2CH2COOH
CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2COCl
CH3CH2CH2COCH2CH3
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Results of App Use – Quiz Results
No statistical difference – app vs. non-app users App users at least comparable to non-app users
App did not adversely affect learners’ scoresNeed more data - may indicate factors
HOW TsoiChem was used – WHEN TsoiChem was usedHOW OFTEN TsoiChem was used
Possible: App users = less time studying, but got same score, etc.
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Results of App Use – Usability Testing
Practice Name It Find It
87 7
1 1 1
34 4
Ease of Use?Yes No Somewhat
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Results of App Use – Usability Testing
Practice Name It Find It
5
6 66
4
2
1
2
4
IS THE APP CLEAR?Yes No Somewhat
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Results of App Use – Usability Testing
Series1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
HELPFUL?
YesNoSomewhat
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TsoiChem App – Learning FG
PRACTICE IT NAME IT FIND IT
Future Directions
•Pilot TsoiChem at other institutions•Continue refining/editing TsoiChem•Develop more chemistry apps•Acids/bases•Spectroscopy•Mechanisms
•Grants to support faster development