Pilot case

e-LA (electronic Laboratory Assistant)

Creating video tools for laboratory works.
Showcasing e-LA pilot's idea of having an assistant teacher in online environment.

Pilot leader

Tiia Viinikainen

Schools

School of Chemical Engineering

Reach

circa 300 students

Timeline

Apr 2018 – Mar 2019

Overview

Aim of the pilot is:

  • to make sure that all the safety issues are taken into account
  • to give specific instructions on how to perform the lab work
  • to increase students’ knowledge and understanding
  • to offer high-quality teaching equally to all students
  • to assist how the lab report is done

Platforms and tools

The original idea was to use Panopto and/or Thinglink type software. However, a new tool was discovered early in the project: iSpring Quizmaker that can be combined with Panopto and accessed via MyCourses.

Pedagogical methods

Online-Learning, Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom

Involved courses

CHEM-E2110 – Polymer Technology Laboratory Exercises (5 ECTS)
CHEM-A1410 – Basics in Material Science (5 ECTS)
CHEM-E7115 – Experimental Assignments in Chemical Engineering (5 ECTS)
CHEM-A1110 – Flows and reactors (5 ECTS)

People

Tiia Viinikainen
School of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry and Polymer Technology research groups
Pilot leader

Reetta Karinen
School of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry

Pirjo Pietikäinen


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