by Esteban Lopez Moreno, Stephany Petronilho Heidelmann and Ana-Paula Correia
Original Research
Distance education in Brazil exhibits a powerful impetus for education for all. This study examines the use of educational technologies to teach and learn Chemistry as part of an effort to contribute to teachers’ professional development in the context of Brazilian education. Criteria for selection and analysis of different technologies were identified based on teachers’ input and in the context of high school settings. They are: cost, ease of use, applicability in the classroom. The results if this analysis showed that after overcoming initial resistance, teachers used different technologies to increase engagement in the online classroom.
World Journal of Chemical Education. 2018, 6(5), 223-229. DOI: 10.12691/wjce-6-5-4
Pub. Date: October 31, 2018
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by Shazia Perveen and Sheikh Mohiuddin
Original Research
This study proposes a laboratory experiment for undergraduate students based on the comparison of Classical method (Acid-base titration) with Instrumental method (pH metric titration) and response of glass electrode towards dilute solution of acid/base. Current methodology inculcate the students better about the theoretical approach and practical outcomes of pH measurement for a dilute acid/base solution.
World Journal of Chemical Education. 2018, 6(5), 218-222. DOI: 10.12691/wjce-6-5-3
Pub. Date: October 25, 2018
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by Johannes Huwer, Luisa Lauer, Johann Seibert, Christoph Thyssen, Laura Dörrenbächer-Ulrich and Franziska Perels
Original Research
Based on the example of Augmented Reality (AR) this article examines the use of digital media over tablets in chemistry lessons. The structure of an AR-centered learning environment for chemical experiments is explained against the background of learning success, motivation and self-determination. The results of an empirical case study for comparison with analog media are presented, according to which AR can be regarded as a promising tool for visualization in chemistry lessons.
World Journal of Chemical Education. 2018, 6(5), 212-217. DOI: 10.12691/wjce-6-5-2
Pub. Date: October 17, 2018
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by Vithushan Ambalavanar and Achim Habekost
Original Research
A drastic increase in pharmaceuticals consumption has resulted in a high load of pharmaceuticals in wastewater, resulting in an obvious need for detoxification. Metamizol is a typical representative of an analgesic non-steroidal agent that hydrolyzes into 4-Methylantipyrine (4-MAA). In this article, we show some simple adsorption, oxidation and reduction experiments that can either collect or degrade 4-MAA and some of its related metabolism products. The main successful method in detoxifying these substances is shown to be reduction at moderate temperature.
World Journal of Chemical Education. 2018, 6(5), 204-211. DOI: 10.12691/wjce-6-5-1
Pub. Date: October 15, 2018
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