online discussions. The response rate was 88% of survey
respondents and the majority of student comments were
positive (71%). The following are example comments:
Student 1: It forced me to practice IR and NMR when I
would have otherwise neglected to do so, which was helpful.
Comments should be required to be video because it forces
you to explain it out loud, which takes more understanding
than simply writing it.
Student 2: I thought the discussions were incredibly useful
and helped me prepare for the exam. The feedback from
them was also helpful and helped me know what to study.