The unplanned shift to online instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic challenged many instructors teaching large-enrollment courses to design learning environments that actively engaged all students. We looked at how one instructor used her instructional team—a group of student assistants with diverse, structured responsibilities—to adapt her large-enrollment (>500 students) introductory chemistry course to a live-remote format, as well as the impact the team’s involvement had on students’ reported experiences of online learning.

The unplanned shift to online instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic challenged many instructors teaching large-enrollment courses to design learning environments that actively engaged all students. We looked at how one instructor used her instructional team—a group of student assistants with diverse, structured responsibilities—to adapt her large-enrollment (>500 students) introductory chemistry course to a live-remote format, as well as the impact the team’s involvement had on students’ reported experiences of online learning.

People’s ability to evaluate scientific research is important to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. STEM educators can use the pandemic to frame instruction of scientific literacy and critical-thinking skills. In a small pilot introductory psychology course taught online in spring 2021, we created jigsaw-style modules organized around real-world applications of psychological research in which students applied results from empirical papers to address current issues and integrated their findings into group projects.

People’s ability to evaluate scientific research is important to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. STEM educators can use the pandemic to frame instruction of scientific literacy and critical-thinking skills. In a small pilot introductory psychology course taught online in spring 2021, we created jigsaw-style modules organized around real-world applications of psychological research in which students applied results from empirical papers to address current issues and integrated their findings into group projects.

Volume 59, Number 3

Design Thinking is a mindset that values perspectives and embraces failure. Students are encouraged to iterate and think flexibly, promoting innovation through outside-the-box thinking. Creativity and ingenuity are invaluable outcomes.

Volume 59, Number 3

Design Thinking is a mindset that values perspectives and embraces failure. Students are encouraged to iterate and think flexibly, promoting innovation through outside-the-box thinking. Creativity and ingenuity are invaluable outcomes.

Volume 59, Number 3

Design Thinking is a mindset that values perspectives and embraces failure. Students are encouraged to iterate and think flexibly, promoting innovation through outside-the-box thinking. Creativity and ingenuity are invaluable outcomes.

Volume 89, Number 3

Data Analysis in the Science Classroom

This issue provides myriad examples of discovering, examining, and interpreting data in the science classroom. 
 

Volume 89, Number 3

Data Analysis in the Science Classroom

This issue provides myriad examples of discovering, examining, and interpreting data in the science classroom. 
 

Volume 89, Number 3

Data Analysis in the Science Classroom

This issue provides myriad examples of discovering, examining, and interpreting data in the science classroom. 
 

Volume 45, Number 3

Science Teaching Challenges

How does one keep emotionally healthy, given the tremendous stress that teachers are under? Engaging in stress-reducing strategies such as yoga, exercise, and meditation can be beneficial, as can talking with colleagues, eating well, and getting enough sleep.

Volume 45, Number 3

Science Teaching Challenges

How does one keep emotionally healthy, given the tremendous stress that teachers are under? Engaging in stress-reducing strategies such as yoga, exercise, and meditation can be beneficial, as can talking with colleagues, eating well, and getting enough sleep.

Volume 45, Number 3

Science Teaching Challenges

How does one keep emotionally healthy, given the tremendous stress that teachers are under? Engaging in stress-reducing strategies such as yoga, exercise, and meditation can be beneficial, as can talking with colleagues, eating well, and getting enough sleep.