The mode of teaching in Universities has not changed greatly for a century or more. The technology associated with the internet means that we can now make major changes. But will these changes really lead to improvement in student learning?<br/><br/>The Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was established in 2005. Starting with a clean slate, an entire curriculum was developed including intensive synthetic chemistry labs. Extensive e-learning resources were put in place and have continued to be developed, and a strategy to ensure student involvement was designed. We now have a blend of written material, images, videos and quizzes deployed in online sequences in order to ensure that students are prepared for practical work, in terms of both what to do and how to do it safely! This has evolved over the years to ensure that students come to lab aware of what they will be doing, so that they use the lab time, and our TA's time, effectively.<br/><br/>NTU has now launched a major initiative on “Technology Enabled Learning“ (TEL). We are building on our earlier experience to use technology in all courses. We are also offering MOOCs, and working to employ those MOOCs both externally and internally. These initiatives are opening up opportunities to change the way students learn. How can we take advantage of technology to take a great leap forward in the quality of university education, or will it be much ado about nothing?

Online methods in chemical education: The revolution is here

251st National Meeting (2016)

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