Harnessing technology in chemistry education

Abstract

Using technology when teaching or to support learning is becoming more common place. This perspective discusses the use of technology in our teaching by considering it from the viewpoint of what we need to support our curricula, investigating how technology can help. Nine approaches that have become popular in recent years are outlined with particular emphasis on curriculum delivery problems that they could address, and some recent literature examples of where they have been used. The integration of technology argued for is considered under the umbrella of cognitive load theory, and arising out of this, an approach of how we might progress the use of technology in our teaching is suggested.