Simulations allow students to independently interact with a program and control variables, while screencasts are instructor-lead videos that students can view. Research shows that both simulations and screencasts can improve student learning; however, research focusing on how students use these tools on their own is scarce. This project seeks to understand how students interact with simulations and screencasts to develop conceptual understanding of the concept of equilibrium by presenting data from scaffolded student use of the PhET reactions and rates simulation and a matching screencast. This poster will present data from a pre-post analysis of student responses to assignment questions and eye-tracking data measuring student attention while interacting with the screencast or simulation. These data will highlight the results of scaffolding student use of electronic resources as well as differences between students interactions with the simulation versus the screencast.

Using screencast and simulations to help chemistry students understand equilibrium

2019 Spring National Meeting

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