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ERIC Number: EJ446106
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-5982
Chemistry Professors Try Technology to Lure Students into Advanced Study.
Watkins, Beverly T.
Chronicle of Higher Education, v38 n38 pA17-18 May 27 1992
At Boston College (Massachusetts), chemistry faculty are incorporating advanced technology into the classroom to motivate students to further study. A new $31 million chemistry center allows computer-based simulated experiments, computer-assisted instruction, and advanced graphics for visualization. Despite use of incentives, some student hesitation persists. (MSE)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Facility Improvement, Higher Education, Science Education, Student Motivation, Technological Advancement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Boston College MA