Lab session/Project
Example 1
3h Lab session
Learning objectives: to be able to perform experiments which may pose risks or to manipulate dangerous chemicals; to be able to interpret the results of the experiment
Method of evaluation: report including description and interpretation of the results
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| Main steps | I point out the existence of Chimactiv and explain its relevance for the present lab session | I point the students to the appropriate Chimactiv ressources | I encourage the students to use Chimactiv when preparing their written responses |
What I do
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In preparation for the session, either live or online, I record links to Chimactiv pages relevant to the lab session in a PPT file | I make the relevant pages available on the computers in the lab room | |
What the students do
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The students look at Chimactiv on their own in preparation for the lab session (Safety in a chemistry lab) | The students can consult Chimactiv during discussions with the teacher or other students | The students consult the pages individually to improve their reports if necessary |
The benefits of Chimactiv for me as a teacher
« I noticed a greater level of involvement on the part of the students in the lab and an improvement in the quality of their reports since I began using Chimactiv. My average increased by two points. »
Example 2
2h Lab session
Learning objectives: to understand the basic rules of safety in the lab (personal and collective protection) and know how to justify them
Method of evaluation: homework questions to be turned in at the beginning of the session
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| Main steps | I point out the existence of Chimactiv and explain its relevance for the present lab session | I point the students to the appropriate Chimactiv ressources | I encourage the students to use Chimactiv when preparing their written responses |
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What I do
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The course materials for the lab include instructions to visit the Chimactiv pages on personal and collective protection (links are included) | At the beginning of the session, I verify their understanding while discussing as a group. If necessary, I send them back to the site during the session | |
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What the students do
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The students look at Chimactiv on their own and find the answers to the homework questions |
The benefits of Chimactiv for me as a teacher
« Because of the heterogeneous background of the students in this module, the review of these concepts individually, and in an informal manner, is more efficient. I noticed a better capacity in the students to justify the use and choice of PPE. »
Example 3
4h Lab session
Learning objectives: to acquire basic understanding of TLC and its applications in chemical analysis; to know how to perform a TLC depending on the component or mix to analyze.
Method of evaluation: homework questions and lab report
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| Main steps | I point out the existence of Chimactiv | I point the students to the appropriate Chimactiv ressources | I encourage the students to use other Chimactiv ressources to prepare the following sessions |
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What I do
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In preparation for the session, either live or online, I present the general objectives of the lab sessions and give links to Chimactiv | At the beginning of the session, I verify their understanding while discussing as a group. If necessary, I send them back to the site during the session | I encourage the students to rely on other Chimactiv ressources to prepare the following sessions |
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What the students do
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The students look at Chimactiv on their own and find the answers to the homework questions | The students consult the pages individually to better understand TLC technique and improve their reports if necessary | The students consult the pages individually for their next lab sessions (spectroscopy, NMR, …) |
The benefits of Chimactiv for me as a teacher
« Ressources available to the students to help them prepare for their lab sessions and to optimize their time in the lab »
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