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Flint, Steve; Stewart, Terry – Journal of Food Science Education, 2010
A web-based virtual laboratory exercise in identifying an unknown microorganism was designed for use with a cohort of 3rd-year university food-technology students. They were presented with a food-contamination case, and then walked through a number of diagnostic steps to identify the microorganism. At each step, the students were asked to select 1…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Outcomes of Education, Science Laboratories, Microbiology
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Stieff, Mike; Wilensky, Uri – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2003
Describes a novel modeling and simulation package and assesses its impact on students' understanding of chemistry. Connected Chemistry was implemented inside the NetLogo modeling environment. Using Connected Chemistry, students employed problem -solving techniques characterized by stronger attempts at conceptual understanding and logical…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Structures, College Students, Comprehension