This article presents a study conducted at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to explore the use of ChatGPT, a large language model, for fostering critical thinking skills in higher education. The study implemented a ChatGPT-based activity in introductory chemistry courses, where students engaged with ChatGPT in three stages: account setup and…

These proceedings contain the papers and posters of the 15th International Conference on Mobile Learning 2019, which was organised by the International Association for Development of the Information Society and co-organised by the University of Applied Sciences, in Utrecht, The Netherlands, April 11-13, 2019. The Mobile Learning 2019 Conference…

Computer-aided learning (CAL) is used increasingly to teach anatomy in post-secondary programs. Studies show that augmentation of traditional cadaver dissection and model examination by CAL can be associated with positive student learning outcomes. In order to reduce costs associated with the purchase of skeletons and models and to encourage study…

Discusses a series of interactive BASIC computer programs used in general chemistry and quantitative analysis at Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia). Programs include 368 multiple-choice items organized into 23 topics for chemistry; material for quantitative analysis includes both multiple-choice items and numerical problems. (SK)

Explains a computer exam format used with pharmacy students in a clinical biochemistry laboratory course. Student attitudes were assessed. Students felt that their final grade reflected their comprehension, exam pratical facilitated learning, exam format fostered retention and the questions were appropriate. (GS)

Tutorial computer assisted learning has been successfully introduced in two Open University biology courses. The purpose of the tutorials, how they were designed and written, and students' reactions to them are discussed in the expectation that other teachers will find the technique useful. (Author)

Reviews "Thermodynamics" (Cross Educational Software) and "Calorimetry and Thermodynamics" (Educational Materials and Equipment Company). The first package has seven programs (briefly described) while the second package contains virtually an identical subset of the Cross package. (JN)

Discusses how to establish a computer-assisted learning (CAL) program, including costs, needed equipment, preparing CAL packages, and evaluation techniques. (MLH)

Describes the operation of Computer-Based Education (C-BE) project at University of Texas for instruction in sciences and engineering. Offers an outline for use in transferring instructional materials to C-BE. (CP)

The symposium was organized in an attempt to focus attention on self-paced methods in chemistry at all levels of undergraduate instruction. In this volume, 21 papers are presented in which the major intent of each is to individualize instruction. Several of the entries appear under the heading of the Keller Plan, a self-pacing instructional…

Discusses the use of computer-generated holograms to calculate the Fourier transforms of simple stick objects. (MLH)

There is a need for abstracting topography other than for mapping purposes. The method employed should be simple and available to non-specialists, thereby ruling out spline representations. Generalizing from univariate first-degree least squares and from multiple regression, this article introduces bivariate polynomial functions fitted by least…

This study compares learning success of online and on-campus students in a general education soil science course with lab and field components. Two terms of students completed standardized pre- and postassessments designed to test knowledge and skills from the lecture and lab content of the course. There was no difference in overall grade or lab…

Describes a procedure for periodically sampling varying analog signals and storing its digitized signal in the computer. (MLH)

Explains a technique to create animated films for aid in the instruction of relativistic mechanics through the use of a computer. (CP)