Moving Students From Description to Explanation with VisChem 

Participants will learn how to use the VisChem Approach using dynamic particle-level animations, combined with constructivist teaching strategies, all informed by a cognitive learning model and the latest research on learning through multimedia, to foster conceptual understanding of chemistry. 

Application Review: You will hear from the VisChem project team one week after the application deadline closest to your submission. 

Participation Requirements: For the entirety of the Institute, participants need to be working from a laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet access. Except for breaks (including lunch), participants are expected to spend dedicated, focused time interacting with the facilitator, our workshop materials, and other participants (e.g., drawing storyboards, viewing animations, engaging in breakout discussions). Activities during the Institute includes a short interval of offline work on a final product to be submitted at the close of the Institute. 

Withdrawal: If you need to withdraw, please notify Heather Johnson at least 5 days before your scheduled Institute.