Additionally, ideas are presented that illustrate how other chemistry classes and topics can be gamified in computer environments (both single- and multiplayer) by drawing upon well-established gaming modes (story mode, maker mode, and speed runs). Although an online community cannot substitute for in-person classroom experiences, this activity supplements the loss of community associated with social distancing and could be extended to enhance community within a face-to-face environment. The tournament provided students an event to look forward to, helped maintain/improve class community, and developed organic chemistry skills (molecular drawing, history of molecules, and conversational IUPAC) in addition to increased appreciation for IUPAC nomenclature. Community is developed by in-game, online chat: observers, announcers, and competitors all interact with each other in real time. As the primary focus is placed on education rather than entertainment, ChemDraw is subclassified as a serious educational game. Gamification of ChemDraw is achieved by (1) treating at-home practice as video-game training and (2) using video-conferencing software as a medium for multiplayer gameplay. In this paper, a molecule, speed-drawing tournament (Molecule Madness) is presented along with reflections describing the impacts on student wellness and organic chemistry skills. The goal is to improve the class’ wellness and social community while teaching valuable organic chemistry skills. This work draws upon the community and wellness benefits associated with online gaming and applies it to ChemDraw. As mental health can strongly influence academic performance, addressing the loss of community by transitioning to distance education, midsemester, is imperative.

The ChemOffice Professional site subscription licence is renewed and paid for through central funding annually on 11 December.Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic presents mental health and academic obstacles for students. Students: you can download and use ChemOffice and ChemDraw on your personal computer for study purposes.ĬhemOffice and ChemDraw can be used at UQ for academic and non-commercial research purposes only.Staff: you can download and use ChemOffice and ChemDraw on your personal computer for UQ work purposes.

For macOS computers, ask your local IT support team or submit an IT request to have ChemDraw installed. On Windows computers you can self-install ChemOffice using the Microsoft Software Centre.

Chem3D connections for Gaussian, GAMESS, MOPAC, Autodesk and Conflex, ChemBioViz, ChemDraw/Excel and CombiChem/Excel and ChemDraw and Chem3D Active X Pro Plugins and Controls.ĬhemOffice and ChemDraw are available free-of-charge on UQ-owned computers.ChemOffice is a biology and chemistry software suite available for Microsoft Windows.

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