Course: Computers in Teaching Chemistry

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Course title Computers in Teaching Chemistry
Course code KCH/PITVC
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Slavík Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Implementation of IT in teaching: SAMR model, BYOD. Use of the Internet in teaching chemistry (resources and search for didactic software). Criteria for evaluating the usability of software for teaching. Seminar work: evaluation of usability of selected software. 2. E-learning and its possibilities in chemistry teaching. Blended learning. Rational course design e.g. in Moodle: questionnaire, test, multimedia, H5P tool, badges, competences. Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI). 3. Options and examples of didactic software, e.g. electronic textbooks FRAUS and Czech School. 4. Use of interactive whiteboards in teaching. Tools for sharing links, e.g. Diigo, Google Docs, Padlet, Pinterest, bookmarks. 5. Feedback tools, e.g. Wizer, Kahoot, Quizlet, Plickers. 6. Use of video tools, e.g. ChemTube3D, image and video analysis capabilities. 7. Use of simulations, e.g. PhET, Next-Generation Molecular Workbench, ChemCollective 8. Special software: drawing and visualisation of chemical structures, e.g. ACD/ChemSketch, Biomodel, JSmol 9. Special software: molecular modelling. E.g. Avogadro, CheMagic. 10. Use of modern technologies in teaching: mobile devices, augmented reality, e.g. HaloAR, 3D-printing. 11.-12. Fundamentals of computer-aided experimentation (CBL). E.g. PhyPhox and Vernier interface. E.g. PhyPhox and Vernier interface. Seminar work: laboratory protocol using CBL. 13. Use of artificial intelligence in teaching. 14. Defence of final projects using didactic software.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Written assignment presentation and defence, Active metods (simulation, situational contingency methods, drama,acting, namagerial acting ), Task-based study method
  • Class attendance - 8 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 12 hours per semester
  • Individual project - 20 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 12 hours per semester
  • Individual project - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Master: didactic programs for elementary and high schools. Learn the basics of computer aided experiment and computer algebraic systems and their use in the classroom. To be able to use the Internet in teaching chemistry (search programs, online databases, communication).
Evaluate the usability of software for teaching, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Know how to use computer-aided experimentation effectively. Design an appropriate information tool to support effective science teaching.
Prerequisites
knowledge of high school chemistry and informatics

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination

Two seminar works, elaborated and defended final project.
Recommended literature
  • Bílek, M. a kol. Výuka chemie s počítačem. Hradec Králové, Gaudeamus, 1997.
  • Černochová, M. - Komrska, T. - Novák, J. Využití počítače při vyučování. Praha, Portál, 1998.
  • Kol. RVP ZV - Rámcový vzdělávací program pro základní vzdělávání. Praha: MŠMT, 2023.
  • Slavík, J. - Novák, J. Počítač jako pomocník učitele. Praha, Portál, 1997.


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