1. Enhancing the Curriculum through Computer Simulation and Excel Data Management
Carolyn Rulli
Chem 502 – Information Technology
May, 2004

2. Research Question
How can available technology be used to enhance the learning in my Chemistry classes?

3. Subjects
55 Honors Chemistry students
35 students were simultaneously enrolled in Computer Applications Course.
Excel graphing is taught in the 3rd marking period of Computer Applications.

4. Method - Technology Survey
Initial Technology Survey indicated that 5 out of 55 students used computer graphing
for school projects.

5. Method – Graphing Skills Assessment

6. Method – Lab Simulation

7. Technology
Computer on Wheels (COW)

8. Method - Excel Data Management

9. Method – Excel Data Management

10. Method – Cooling Curves

11. Results
All students successfully completed both lab reports.
Students coached their peers.
All students were actively engaged in the lesson.

12. Curriculum changes for next year:
Introduction of Excel in the Computer Applications
Course in early fall.
Coordinated Chemistry and Computer Applications project.
Use of Excel throughout the Chemistry curriculum.

13. Questions