Students need time to work through difficult concepts, ask questions, and apply what they are learning.
That is especially true in chemistry. In the JoVE webinar Creating Engaging Learning Experiences Using Videos and Quizzes, Dr Sarah Karimi of George Mason University described chemistry as “a very intense course” and “not something that you can just passively absorb.”
For Dr Karimi, Adjunct Chemistry Professor, the goal is simple: give students early exposure to core concepts before class, then use class time for problem solving, questions, and guided practice.