Matthew Dermer

Matthew Dermer

Matthew Dermer has been Chemistry teacher since 2004.  In 2015, he started teaching Grade 12 Data Management, Grade 12 Chemistry, and Grade 11 and 12 University/College Preparation Science online.  For all of Mr. Dermer classes, he continuously creates supplementary resources to better meet the learning needs of his students. He has produced and sourced online materials to give students a way to supplement their understanding of course content. Practice problem sets using online lab simulators (such as those from ExploreLearning or PhET), and engaging students in online classroom discussions via Padlet, are some examples of the tools he employs to deepen student understanding.  Mr. Dermer incorporates blended learning and flipped classroom strategies in order to extend student learning beyond regular ‘face-to-face’ classes. As with his online courses, he has generated instructional YouTube videos for students to watch either in class or at home to supplement his lessons. Creating these systems has allowed him to better meet the needs of a broader range of student learning styles.