Reviving Chemistry through Technology in Engineering Education

Abstract

Professors at VNR VJIET have found engineering students to be less interested in their chemistry courses than in their engineering ones. To motivate these students and enhance their educational experience in chemistry, we implemented changes to our curriculum with the support of a number of technological tools. One of these tools is MediaWiki which facilitated collaboration among instructors on lesson plans and learning outcomes. Other tools such as videos and animations allowed students to visualize the fabrication and working processes at various industries and laboratories. The changes made were successful in fostering student engagement and increased learning.