An explanation of the practical innovations experimented with in the School of Chemistry and description of how these informed the innovations developed for the Bristol ChemLabS Centre for Excellence.  Many changes make full use of e-learning which enriches the understanding students have of the practical experience.  Crucially, e-learning is not replacing the real hands-on practical experience but allowing students to take on more challenging experiments. More sophisticated and educational online tools are used in the second year.An integrated approach (across organic,      inorganic and physical chemistry) to practical skills.  The blended use of standard and intensive      laboratory periods.  The use of a variety of assessment methods.The use of a Dynamic Laboratory Manual Online prelab work remotely availableOnline safety assessment with real-life events       to considerAnimated, interactive diagrams of apparatus �       allowing students to 'get it wrong' in a safe environment.

Teaching innovations: Using technology to enrich the traditional

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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