Using a Web Platform Developed for the Teaching of Chemical Processes to Reach Secondary School Students

Authors

  • Maria Graca Rasteiro University of Coimbra
  • Maria Graca Carvalho University of Coimbra (Portugal)
  • Abel Ferreira University of Coimbra (Portugal)
  • Cristina B Gaudencio University of Coimbra (Portugal)
  • Jose Granjo University of Coimbra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v8iS2.1982

Keywords:

Chemical processes, secondary schools, simulators, web tools

Abstract


As a complement to the teaching of university students, the use of web based tools enhances studentsâ?? autonomy, helps in dealing with different learning rhythms and allows reaching students in different locations. Moreover, the web can also be used to attract youngsters (basic and secondary school students) to science subjects. All these functions have been combined in a single web platform â??LABVIRTUAL

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Published

2012-03-24

How to Cite

Rasteiro, M. G., Carvalho, M. G., Ferreira, A., Gaudencio, C. B., & Granjo, J. (2012). Using a Web Platform Developed for the Teaching of Chemical Processes to Reach Secondary School Students. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), 8(S2), pp. 42–48. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v8iS2.1982

Issue

Vol. 8 (2012): Special Issue: exp.at'11 Conference

Section

Special Focus Papers

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