During the pandemic, many of my colleagues expressed interest in having a liquid syllabus as we shifted our classes online. However, at that time, I didn't have the capacity to learn another new tool like Google Sites. However, I am happy to take a step forward in creating a student-centered and mobile-friendly syllabus by learning this feature.

The Liquid Syllabus is a website designed to be responsive to the needs of potential and current students. It provides an overview of my teaching philosophy, access to the Week 1 success kit, and other important information that students need to be aware of before they log in to their online course.

Liquid Syllabus contains information about the course, as well as gives insight into the personality and environment that I aim to cultivate throughout the semester. My goal is for students to feel engaged, excited, and confident in my ability to guide them through the course after reading it. I also have a Welcome video that I hope will help my students see me as a relatable human being, just like them.

The reason why I suggested including the picture of students from various minority groups in the course card is to make the new students feel more welcome and engaged. As the course cards are the first thing that the students see when they enroll in a course and open their Canvas account for the first time, I believe it would be a good idea to show them a picture of students from different backgrounds working and enjoying themselves in a chemistry lab. This would help to create a positive and inclusive environment for all students.  During my time as a chemistry student, I found labs to be much more enjoyable than lectures. I selected this particular image to showcase how students can have fun while conducting experiments in the lab.

Once students click on the Course Card, they will be directed to the course homepage where they will be greeted with a welcome banner and my personalized message. I designed this banner to be playful and inviting, and it is aimed at creating a positive atmosphere for my students. Additionally, I have included a picture of myself smiling, which serves to convey my friendliness and approachability.

Furthermore, I have made my contact information readily available on the homepage, so that students can easily reach out to me in case they have any questions. I want all my students to feel welcome and comfortable in my course, and I don't want them to hesitate to ask me anything.

Lastly, I have instructed my students to click on the 'Start Here' button, which will take them to the Welcome Module. This way, I can guide them to the correct location with a user-friendly and engaging homepage.

The "Getting to Know You Survey" is a significant tool that I use to establish a connection with my students. During the first week of the course, I ask a series of questions to gain insights about their backgrounds and interests. This helps me identify students who may require additional support and understand their needs, which is especially important in an online course. The survey plays a vital role in identifying the type of students in the course.

The Wisdom Wall aims to reduce stereotype threat by reminding students that learning is a process that includes struggle. It is a tool that showcases the experiences of past students for current students to learn from. It will be used at the beginning of the class to help alleviate student anxiety and encourage a growth mindset throughout the semester.

A bumper video is a concise instructional video that can be used in various ways to help reduce confusion or stress regarding a topic or assignment. It typically lasts between 1 to 3 minutes and includes visual content to aid in comprehension.

I have created an informational bumper video to introduce the upcoming module and provide an overview of the content that will be covered in the following week's lecture. This will help students better understand the topic and prepare them for the upcoming lecture.

Microlectures are brief lectures that last for 5-10 minutes and focus on a specific topic with a single learning objective. This approach is highly effective as the course content can be tailored to each objective, allowing students to avoid watching the entire long lecture video to find the topic they need to review.

In my microlecture video, I cover one of the most important and fundamental concept of Chemistry: defining matter and classifying it based on states and composition. To make the presentation more engaging for students, I have converted my slides into a visual format and included some examples. Additionally, instead of sharing only my screen, I have included my face in the corner of the video.