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Teaching with Technology
Learning in Chemistry with Virtual Laboratories
P. Martínez-Jiménez, A. Pontes-Pedrajas, and J. Polo
Department of Physics, Campus of Rabanales, Córdoba 14071, Spain

M. S. Climent-Bellido
Department of Organic Chemistry, E. Politécnica Superior, Córdoba 14004, Spain

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March 2003
Vol. 80 No. 3
p. 346
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.

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*  Citation
 Martínez-Jiménez, P.; Pontes-Pedrajas, A.; Climent-Bellido, M. S.; Polo, J. J. Chem. Educ. 2003 80 346.
*  Keywords
 General Chemistry; Laboratory Computing / Interfacing; Computer Assisted Instruction
*  History
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Last Updated:		 February 6, 2003
February 28, 2005
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