Title :
An interactive video to demonstrate how to characterize nanoparticles
Author :
Rasteiro, M.G. ; Cardoso, A.L. ; Gomes, Rosivaldo ; Santos, T.
Author_Institution :
Chem. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Abstract :
This work deals with the production of multimedia tools for distance learning. The course will be essentially based on hypermedia contents and can be delivered either in the e-learning or b-learning format. The option was to use interactive videos and, in this demonstration, a video used for the teaching of nanoparticles characterization using dynamic light scattering will be presented. This choice allows the student to choose his own strategy to learn about the measuring technique, since the video is prepared for interaction with the user. This feature is particularly important for lifelong learning courses dedicated to users already in the job market, for whom access to real laboratories can be more difficult and limited.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; continuing professional development; distance learning; hypermedia; multimedia computing; nanoparticles; teaching; b-learning format; distance learning; dynamic light scattering; e-learning format; hypermedia contents; interactive video; lifelong learning courses; measuring technique; multimedia tool production; nanoparticles characterization teaching; Computer aided instruction; Educational institutions; Laboratories; Multimedia communication; Nanoparticles; Streaming media; b-learning; distance learning; e-learning; interactive videos; multimedia tools; nanoparticles; on-line labs;
Conference_Titel :
Experiment@ International Conference (exp.at'13), 2013 2nd
Conference_Location :
Coimbra
DOI :
10.1109/ExpAt.2013.6703053