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Chatchadaporn Pinthong; Natpawee Poungkaew; Titapa Ampaipis; Jirapipat Thanyaphongphat; Panu Pimviriyakul; Somchart Maenpuen – Journal of Chemical Education, 2024
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic prevented students from attending on-site classes. Consequently, their face-to-face interactions decreased. Thus, it became crucial to design learning activities to enhance the motivation of students and inspire them to achieve the desired learning outcomes during the long disruption of on-site classes. Mobile…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Learning Activities
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Petritis, Steven J.; Byrd, Katherine M.; Schneller, Will – Journal of Chemical Education, 2022
For years, hybridization in chemistry has been taught using static pictures and model kits. We decided to reimagine how students learn hybridization through the development of a mobile learning tool. The tool contains gamification features, such as achievements and progressive leveling that keep students engaged, while the mobile platform allows…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Chemistry, Teaching Methods, Scientific Concepts
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Jose´ Nunes da Silva Ju´nior; Jean-Yves Winum; Andrea Basso; Luca Gelati; Lisa Moni; Antonio Jose´ Melo Leite Junior; Jair Mafezoli; Da´vila Zampieri; Francisco Serra Oliveira Alexandre; Kimberly Benedetti Veja; Andre´ Jalles Monteiro – Journal of Chemical Education, 2022
This paper provides information about a multilingual (Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and French) virtual card game for computers and smartphones. Facing the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this game allows students to play remotely or face-to-face with friends in a fun and cooperative environment and review the topics related…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Scientific Concepts, Educational Games, Video Games
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Lees, Matthew; Wentzel, Michael T.; Clark, James H.; Hurst, Glenn A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2020
Green Tycoon is a free-of-charge game-based mobile application that embraces a systems thinking approach to introducing students to a biorefining process model within green chemistry. Players adopt the role of a manager in a chemical factory, synthesizing the fictional compound, Yorkanone. Through upgrading the system and engaging with the…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Science Instruction, Chemistry
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Koh, Sam Boon Kiat; Fung, Fun Man – Journal of Chemical Education, 2018
A mobile application game has been adapted to teach students about laboratory instruments, glassware, apparatus, and techniques. The game was designed with reference to a popular icebreaker game, "Charades!", to ensure that it was easily accessible to students. Students will hold a mobile phone just above their forehead, which will then…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Laboratories, Laboratory Equipment, Telecommunications
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Jones, Oliver A. H.; Spichkova, Maria; Spencer, Michelle J. S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2018
Mobile technology is increasingly prevalent in higher education. Chemistry-related software applications (apps) on touchscreen computers are emerging as a popular platform in many areas, including in the chemistry classroom. In this work, a new game-based app designed for hand-held and portable touch-controlled devices is presented. Chirality-2…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Chemistry, Science Instruction