Chemistry
Energize your science program with ODYSSEYWARE Chemistry. High school students will take a quantum leap into the amazing world of web-based learning with this interactive science course designed to deliver not only the most current scientific information but the 21st century skills that students need to succeed when they graduate. This interactive science course keeps students connected to learning with clickable videos and animation. ODYSSEYWARE provides online learning environments for today’s digital learners.
Give a Testimonial Share This Page Take the guesswork and mystery out of high school chemistry with ODYSSEYWARE. This web-based learning environment is designed for today’s tech-savvy students. Our interactive and engaging lessons support retention and understanding. Clear, step-by-step explanations, experiments, and solution keys help to clarify complicated concepts so students grasp and remember complex ideas. Exciting course topics include metrics, measurement, chemical elements and compounds, equilibrium, chain reactions, organic compounds, and the chemist’s toolbox. Technology-based, the computer exercises help students connect to the material, while the self-directed learning improves their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Unlike traditional textbooks, ODYSSEYWARE integrates media-rich content like videos, games, and colorful animation right into the curriculum. These tools capture students’ attention so they experience and interact with material firsthand, which improves retention and supports academic achievement. Accessible on the web 24/7, this refreshing learning environment reduces time spent on administrative tasks for teachers with automatic grading, lesson planning, customizable lessons, easy-to-view assignment screens, and real-time curriculum updates. ODYSSEYWARE Chemistry promotes a chain reaction of educational success.
"I greatly appreciate the wide variety of courses offered and the frequency that new courses are added. ODYSSEYWARE is a complete online curriculum solution for schools, and it's geared to meet the needs of all students."
-Quint Pease, SD"With ODYSSEYWARE, students are motivated. It's designed for kids in the 21st century. They're not expected to watch some antiquated video. Instead, they are able to participate in their own instruction through the text and the multimedia elements. That—combined with the fact that they can work at their own pace—helps them stay motivated."
-Scott Davis, TX"I had a chance to build a course for my eighth graders. I love it. I didn't have to go in and edit each individual student! It saved me tons of time. Thanks!!"
-Jimmie Baker, TXWorkstation
| Topic | Recommendation | Specific Setting |
Browser |
Mozilla Firefox® Microsoft Internet Explorer® |
Version 3.x Version 7 or higher |
Multimedia Rendering |
Adobe® Flash® |
Version 9.x or higher |
PDF Reader |
Adobe® Acrobat® |
Version 9.x |
Caching |
Turn off or otherwise modify local caching at the workstation level. |
Set caching to zero or lowest possible setting and purge the browser history files. Firefox: Internet Explorer: |
Popup |
Set popup blockers to allow popup windows from the ODYSSEYWARE application site. |
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Cookies |
Browsers must be configured to both accept cookies and to not interfere with cookies. |
ODYSSEYWARE application sites should be placed on the “allow cookies” list of the web browser. Firefox: Internet Explorer: |
Passwords |
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AutoComplete |
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Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware Software |
If using AVG you must disable “link scanning.” |
Network and Appliances
| Topic | Recommendation | Specific Setting |
Filtering |
Put the ODYSSEYWARE domains on whitelist and/or exception list of any filtering software that may be in use. |
Add the following domains: http://*.owotw.com |
Proxy Servers (Caching) |
Put the ODYSSEYWARE domains on whitelist and/or exception list of any proxy servers. |
Add the following domains: http://*.owotw.com If there is caching on the network, users could see issues with logging in and sending answers to ODYSSEYWARE because they are not accessing our servers but stored copy of website. |
Wireless Connections |
If using a wireless network, we recommend the use of 802.11g or 802.11n. |
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Bandwidth |
The amount of bandwidth required depends on how many users are requesting data, ODYSSEYWARE recommends 25kbps for each user. |
Use a bandwidth log or speedtest to determine the amount of free bandwidth your location has to download the text, graphics, audio and video files that make up the ODYSSEYWARE curriculum and upload any work. |
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