Synchronous Online-Delivery: A Novel Approach to Online Lab Instruction
Elizabeth V. Jones, Carrie G. Shepler, Michael J. Evans
Abstract
The forced move to online learning in the arrival and persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the present lack of models for fully online general chemistry laboratory courses. While there exist a fair number of simulation platforms, video libraries, and one-off virtual experiments, a lack of complete general chemistry lab online courses necessitated the development of such an experience. By leveraging freely available simulations and videos, we were able to design two synchronous online delivery lab courses in the summer of 2020. Herein, the courses are described with accompanying analysis probing student perceptions of their experiences.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Online learningVirtual labComputer scienceMultimediaOnline teaching2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMathematics educationPsychologyVirologyBiologyMedicineOutbreakPathologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Various Chemistry Research TopicsInnovative Teaching MethodsExperimental Learning in Engineering