General Chemistry has always been one of the most demanding courses for students—and one of the most difficult to teach. Even in traditional classrooms, high failure and withdrawal rates were a constant concern. When the pandemic pushed everything online, the problems got worse: less structure, limited feedback, and lower engagement.
At the same time, educators began to see what digital learning could offer if done right—not just flexibility, but smarter ways to support students and improve outcomes.
REAL CHEM was built around that opportunity. It tackles chemistry’s biggest challenges by combining active learning, adaptive support, and real-time insight—so students stay engaged, stay motivated, and stay with the course all the way through.
Why Active Learning Matters in Online Chemistry
Ask any chemistry instructor who’s taught online: keeping students engaged is half the battle. You can have great explanations and strong content, but if students are zoning out, skipping steps, or rushing through assignments, they’re not really learning—and it shows.
REAL CHEM doesn’t treat engagement like an add-on. Every part of the course is designed to pull students in and keep them thinking. Instead of watching a demo and moving on, they’re asked to predict outcomes, solve problems, and check their reasoning along the way. They get immediate feedback, multiple chances to try again, and support that helps them move forward—not just get a grade.
It’s not “active learning” as a buzzword, it’s students staying involved, building skills, and actually getting chemistry—not just getting through it.
Designed for Teaching, Not Just Hosting Content
Online chemistry courses demand a lot—from students and instructors alike. REAL CHEM is designed to ease that burden by building support into the structure of the course itself. As students move through each unit, they’re guided by scaffolded practice, adaptive assessments, and just-in-time AI tutoring that keeps them from getting stuck or disengaged.
For instructors, that means less guesswork. Engagement data makes it easy to spot where students are struggling, while the courseware adapts behind the scenes to meet individual needs. You’re not chasing down issues after a quiz—you’re seeing them unfold in real time, with the tools to respond quickly.
It’s a platform that helps you spend less time putting out fires and more time doing what you do best: helping students learn chemistry in a way that lasts.
Rebuilding the Student Experience, One Interaction at a Time
Online chemistry can leave students feeling like they’re learning in a vacuum—reading through material, watching videos, and hoping they’re absorbing the right things without much guidance or feedback. REAL CHEM is built to change that experience, starting each unit with a high-quality video that draws students in and sets the stage for what’s ahead, making the content feel approachable and worth engaging with.
But the real difference happens after the video—students move straight into hands-on learning zones where they’re solving problems, running simulations, checking their understanding, and getting immediate feedback along the way. Instead of skimming content and guessing their way through quizzes, they’re making decisions, thinking critically, and building real skills as they go—which keeps them connected to the material, even when they’re learning independently.
Built for Today’s Students and Instructors
General Chemistry doesn’t have to be the course students dread—or the one instructors constantly have to troubleshoot. REAL CHEM shows what’s possible when digital courseware is built to support both learning and teaching, combining structure, flexibility, and real engagement. Students stay connected to the material, build stronger problem-solving skills, and gain the confidence to keep going.
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