Lab session/Project
Example 1
6h Lab session
Learning objectives: to be able to explain the principles behind certain analytical techniques; to be able to propose a strategy for analyzing water samples; to be able to interpret the results of the experiments
Method of evaluation: report including a brief description of the different techniques and an analysis 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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A pdf document containing a description of Chimactiv site and the pages to consult is put on the course website (links are provided) | Students can consult Chimactiv on their smartphones | During an individual review of their work, I encourage the students to consult some of the ressources if needed |
What the students do
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The students look at Chimactiv on their own to prepare the lab session | 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 higher level of understanding and reflection on the part of the students with respect to GLP and the rules of laboratory safety as well as certain basic techniques (calibration, …) »
Example 2
6h Lab session
Learning objectives: to be able to explain the principles behind certain analytical techniques; to be able to interpret the results of the experiments (including calculations of uncertainties)
Method of evaluation: oral report indicating the principles of the different techniques and an analysis of the results (with uncertainties)
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BEFORE |
DURING |
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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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In preparation for the session, either live or online, I record links to Chimactiv pages relevant to the lab session in a PPT file and in the course materials. Some ressources should be consulted before the lab session | The pages to consult are indicated in the course materials and the students can consult Chimactiv on their smartphones | During an individual review of their work, I encourage the students to consult some of the ressources if needed |
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What the students do
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The students look at Chimactiv on their own to prepare the lab session (the basics of lab experiments and metrology) | The students can consult Chimactiv during discussions with the teacher or other students. They are asked to answer some questions in the course materials | 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. »
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