Activity 2: A Tool for Inquiry - LOGAL Chemical Kinetics
Initial Thoughts

What is the reason for this reflection?

Logal Explorer

 This activity is intended to let professionals share their musings with peers in a written, probing manner.

Time is the great ally of deeper reflection. Take some time to think about what LOGAL Chemical Kinetics permitted you to do.

Share your insights and your questions with your group and the Field Expert.

how long will it take? One hour to post your ideas and read the postings of others.
Assignments:
Here are some suggestions for focusing your coments:
  • The rate of effective collisions is an important variable. Temperature will change the rate but changing what other quantitiy has the same effect?
  • What is the meaning for you of a "computer manipulative" for teaching kinetics?
  • How were connections made between activation energy and heat of reaction? Did the LOGAL model clarify meaning of terms?
  • What pedagogical value or obstacles do these freedoms or tools pose?
Post your comments in the Logal Chemical Kinetics discussion area. Look for the Tools: LCK Activity 2 Discussion thread. You should read the comments of others and make 2 of your own.
Go to the LOGAL Chemical Kinetics Discussion Area.
Further Reflection

What is the reason for this second reflection?

 This part of the activity continues the dialogue initiated in the earlier hands-on and posting sessions completed so far.

You are challenged to dig deeper into your explorations.

how long will it take? TWO HOURS

One hour to post your ideas.

One hour to comment on postings and other reflections.

Assignments:
Here are some suggestions for focusing your comments:
  • There is often a tradeoff between levels of inquiry and structure provided. Think about the level of structure which was provided (or missing) from the activities you've worked through.
  • How is teaching and learning with LOGAL different from traditional approaches?
Post your comments in the Logal Chemical Kinetics discussion area. Look for the Tools: LCK Activity 2 Discussion thread. You should read the comments of others and make 2 of your own.
Go to the LOGAL Chemical Kinetics Discussion Area.