by Diana Leung, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Alabama. After the need for social distancing due to COVID-19, I had to transition my face to face classes to an online format. My teaching style relies crucially on the use
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Electronic Whiteboard Alternatives in Large Lecture Halls
by Diana Leung, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The Large Classroom Challenge Since chemistry is a visual subject, where structures must be drawn out, problems worked through, and equations presented, the use of handwritten notes is critical. During my time in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Alabama, I have taught
Recommended Apps for Teaching and Research
With more than 2 million apps in the App Store, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are the apps eTech recommends for teaching, research, and productivity. Most are free, but some are paid or require a University account. For more information about setting up your iPad, or about using it as
Dance and the Camera (DNCA 420)
by Rebecca Salzer, Department of Theatre and Dance Dance has been a favorite subject of film since its invention. Thomas Edison, the Lumière Brothers, and George Méliès all used dance in their early film experiments. It was the perfect material for these early films; entertaining, beautiful, and also exemplary of the full potential of the