PASS Chem Case Study Learning Scenarios Collection – TBC March 2026

Faculty/Staff: Sharon Brewer and Lindsay Blackstock and RA Students, Ashlyn Jensen, Chiemeriwo (“Esther”) Ojukwu, and Camdyn Peace
Platform: Pressbooks
Site link (if applicable): 
Services provided: Stucture/ domain setup, media planning and production, images, and final scenario development
Description: This project builds on previous iterations of the PASSChem open educational resource by introducing a new set of advanced practice problems framed through case study scenarios. These interdisciplinary scenarios are designed to integrate multiple concepts across first-year chemistry learning objectives, offering students enriched opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world and cross-topic contexts. Building on the foundations of PASSChem Version 1.0 (which established a style guide, glossary, and 15 solutions) and Version 2.0 (which added short instructional videos and expanded content in collaboration with student researchers Ashlyn Jensen and Chiemeriwo “Esther” Ojukwu), this phase continues to ensure pedagogical consistency, accessibility, and alignment with student needs. Deliverables include a glossary, learning outcomes mapping, as well as developing and embedding media into eight case study scenarios—six themed around health sciences, environmental issues, and laboratory experiments, and two focusing on local or culturally relevant contexts. The expanded resource is scheduled to launch in March 2026 and will provide students with an engaging, multimedia-rich supplement to traditional instruction.

Note: Version 1.0 is unpublished, but it remains accessible to TRU Open Press team members for reference.

• Presentation: PASS Chemistry (Version 1.0) – An Open Collection of General Chemistry Scaffolded Solutions to Support Student Comprehension Outside the Classroom was presented at the CSC 2024 Conference – CSC 2024 Conference Program

Read more about the PASS framework development:

Roberts, V., Blackstock, L., Brewer, S., & Smith, B. (2025). INTRODUCING THE PASS FRAMEWORK AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN FIRST-YEAR GENERAL CHEMISTRY HIGHER EDUCATION. International Journal on Innovations in Online Education, 9(1). https://onlineinnovationsjournal.com/streams/stem/1123da96147aed75.html