Resumen de Engaging Students at a Historically Black and Catholic University during Fast-Paced Summer Session Courses for Better Learning Outcomes
Activities and strategies will be discussed that have helped students at the Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically Black and Catholic university, effectively engage in the course and learn organic chemistry in an online synchronous remote mode during the five-week summer session courses (summer 2020 and summer 2021) using video-creations, discussion-reflections, prelecture assignments, sequence sheets, and gamification. Even though several studies have been conducted in the past, as to how to teach organic chemistry and how to deliver its content, the author tried to focus on getting the students engaged in the course and have them actively participate in building the course content. These practices not only enhanced their creative and communication skills but also boosted their confidence and participation level.
