Nash- AP Chemistry Chemistry

Podcasting- what is it and why?I want to explain what you should expect and how things will work this year.

A little about me…BA in Chem., MA in Exercise

Science and MA in Natural Science

14+ years teaching chemistry5+ years experience podcastingTake rigor and relevance very

seriouslyWant to use best practice to

ensure every student learns in my class

AP Chem and CU SucceedTwo options to get College CreditHigh expectations, must have

good work ethic and be willing to put the time in

Need Podcast notebook and Lab Note book

Expected to put in 5hr/week outside of class… Labs early or late?

Podcasts at home?

Why??!!?? Two BIG Reasons

First- Student usually have some questions during lecture- we will go over these at the beginning of each class, BUT they usually have the most questions when doing the work- usually done at home on their own, now they can do that work in class when I’m right there to help and guide.

Also, less in class lecture frees up more time for more labs

and activities!

Second- Pacing for notesHas always been a struggle, some

students take very few notes and want to move fast, some take lots of notes and need a much slower pace.

Now they can do the notes at their pace!They can also stop me, rewind me and

replay me as much as needed! Review?Can watch from anywhere they get

internet- home, phone, iPod!

So you don’t teach?Wrong- I just don’t use the valuable

class time to lecture as much- we will begin class by answering questions over the podcasts, and I will be able to spend more time with individual student answering questions and improving understanding

I will “lecture” anytime concepts or ideas are not making sense or

need clarification to most students

How will this effect grading?

Students will be expected to have a “podcast” notebook where they will need to take some notes, write down questions, and answer sample questions that will be graded randomly for credit

Will keep students accountable for watching the podcast

Will now have more lab and activity grades!

That’s about it…Remember all podcast are

available online and can be accessed from links on my website or from http://nashtm.podbean.com/

Please email or call anytime you have questions or concerns!

nashtm@d11.org