ConfChem Conference on Interactive Visualizations for Chemistry Teaching and Learning: Insights into Molecular Visualization Design

• Resa M. Kelly ^[1]
  1. [1] San Jose State University

     San Jose State University

     Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 93, Nº 6, 2016, págs. 1142-1144
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • An electronic learning tool (ELT) on precipitation reactions was designed featuring a cartoon chemistry tutor named “Dr. NRG” who directs students through a learning cycle approach to explore the nature of precipitation reactions. Studies done with instructors and students informed the design of atomic level animations that were a main feature of the ELT. Findings from a naturalistic study featuring data from a metacognitive activity embedded in the tool demonstrate the ELT’s effectiveness. This communication summarizes a paper that was discussed May 8, 2015 to May 14 2015 during the spring 2015. Discussions following the paper centered on students’ misconceptions, instructors’ involvement in the development, and pedagogical practices involving animations.