Available for the first time with Macmillan's new online learning tool, Achieve, Introductory Chemistry is the result of a unique author vision to develop a robust combination of text and digital resources that motivate and build student confidence while providing a foundation for their success. Kevin Revell knows and understands students today. Perfectly suited to the new Achieve platform, Kevin’s thoughtful and media-rich program, creates light bulb moments for introductory chemistry students and provides unrivaled support for instructors. The second edition of Introductory Chemistry builds on the strengths of the first edition – drawing students into the course through engagement and building their foundational knowledge – while introducing new content and resources to help students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Revell’s distinct author voice in the text is mirrored in the digital content, allowing students flexibility and ensuring a fully supported learning experience―whether using a book or going completely digital in Achieve. Achieve supports educators and students throughout the full flexible range of instruction, including resources to support learning of core concepts, visualization, problem-solving and assessment. Powerful analytics and instructor support resources in Achieve pair with exceptional Introductory Chemistry content to provide an unrivaled learning experience. Now Supported in Achieve Achieve supports educators and students throughout the full flexible range of instruction, including resources to support learning of core concepts, visualization, problem-solving and assessment. Powerful analytics and instructor support resources in Achieve pair with exceptional Introductory Chemistry content provides an unrivaled learning experience. Features of Achieve include: A design guided by learning science research. Co-designed through extensive collaboration and testing by both students and faculty including two levels of Institutional Review Board approval for every study of Achieve An interactive e-book with embedded multimedia and features for highlighting, note=taking and accessibility support A flexible suite of resources to support learning core concepts, visualization, problem-solving and assessment. A detailed gradebook with insights for just-in-time teaching and reporting on student and full class achievement by learning objective. Easy integration and gradebook sync with iClicker classroom engagement solutions. Simple integration with your campus LMS and availability through Inclusive Access programs. New media and assessment features in Achieve include:
Kevin Revell teaches introductory, general, and organic chemistry at Murray State University, and also serves as the assistant dean for the MSU Jones College of Science, Engineering, and Technology. A passionate educator, his teaching experience includes high school, community college, small private, state comprehensive, and state flagship institutions. His work encompasses curriculum, technology-enhanced pedagogy, assessment, and active-learning design. He has hosted multiple science education workshops, and is the senior editor for flippedchemistry.com, an online community for college-level instructors implementing active-learning pedagogies. A synthetic chemist by training, his research involves the synthesis and evaluation of functional organic materials. With his wife, Jennifer, Kevin has three children – James, Julianne and Joshua – and two grandchildren.
