University of Michigan Media Union, North Campus 2281 Bonisteel Blvd. This presentation will describe our efforts at using multimedia simulations to construct inquiry-based courses in chemistry. These modules are intended to allow students to discover and discern chemical concepts on their own, while being guided by course faculty. The Chemland program set makes significant use of visual elements in an open-ended exploratory environment.
Students manipulate virtual chemical systems by adjusting variables and observing the results.
We have recently converted the modules for use over the internet. This talk will discuss the methods we employ in engaging students in the discovery process, both in class and when they work on their own.