Learning in Chemistry with Virtual Laboratories

M. S. Climent-Bellido
Department of Organic Chemistry, E. Politécnica Superior, Córdoba 14004, Spain
P. Martínez-Jiménez , A. Pontes-Pedrajas and J. Polo
Department of Physics, Campus of Rabanales, Córdoba 14071, Spain
J. Chem. Educ., 2003, 80 (3), p 346
DOI: 10.1021/ed080p346
Publication Date (Web): March 1, 2003

Abstract

Using an interactive software program, Virtual Chemistry Laboratory (VCL), we conducted an educational experiment to assess the software's influence on student understanding of some basic organic chemistry laboratory techniques. First-year engineering students at the Superior Polytechnic School of Córdoba were evaluated: more favorable results were obtained from students who had worked with the VCL when compared to results of students who had not worked with the VCL. We conclude that the use of VCL helps students gain a better understanding of the techniques and basic concepts used in the laboratory work. Use of the program particularly contributes towards improving the progress of those students with the greatest learning difficulties.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Chemical Education Research

Keywords (Feature):

Teaching with Technology

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Computer-Based Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Laboratory Computing / Interfacing
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