jAMVLE, A new integrated molecular visualization learning environment*

Bottomley, Steven; Chandler, David; Morgan, Eleanor J.; Helmerhorst, Erik

doi:10.1002/bmb.2006.494034052666

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“…As part of this, students are expected to develop a number of competencies in order to work effectively in this technology-driven education. These competencies include development of the science competences (Turner & Dankoski 2008), 21st century skills (Arsad et al 2011), content literacy (McKenna and Robinson 1990), academic communication literacy (Spektor-Levy et al 2008), science literacy (Van Eijck and Roth 2010) and visual literacy (Bottomley et al 2006). Visual literacy is one of the most critical competencies particular for students who are taught content knowledge such as molecular medicine, pathology and molecular biology because concepts (e.g.…”

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The theoretical cognitive process of visualization for science education

Mnguni

2014

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The use of visual models such as pictures, diagrams and animations in science education is increasing. This is because of the complex nature associated with the concepts in the field. Students, especially entrant students, often report misconceptions and learning difficulties associated with various concepts especially those that exist at a microscopic level, such as DNA, the gene and meiosis as well as those that exist in relatively large time scales such as evolution. However the role of visual literacy in the construction of knowledge in science education has not been investigated much. This article explores the theoretical process of visualization answering the question “how can visual literacy be understood based on the theoretical cognitive process of visualization in order to inform the understanding, teaching and studying of visual literacy in science education?” Based on various theories on cognitive processes during learning for science and general education the author argues that the theoretical process of visualization consists of three stages, namely, Internalization of Visual Models, Conceptualization of Visual Models and Externalization of Visual Models. The application of this theoretical cognitive process of visualization and the stages of visualization in science education are discussed.

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The theoretical cognitive process of visualization for science education

Mnguni

2014

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“…The modelling of chemical structures is essential to almost every chemical software package 4 . Fundamentally to the modelling is the implementation of the theoretical knowledge in the software in order to help students better understanding the principles of the microscopic world and the ways atoms works within it 8,9 . …”

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Implementing and Operating Computer Graphics in the Contemporary Chemistry Education

Popovska¹

2017

Mediterr.J.Chem.,

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Technology plays a crucial role in modern teaching, providing both, educators and students fundamental theoretical insights as well as supporting the interpretation of experimental data. In the long term it gives students a clear stake in their learning processes. Advancing in education furthermore largely depends on providing valuable experiences and tools throughout digital and computer literacy. Here and after, the computer’s benefit makes no exception in the chemistry as a science. The major part of computer revolutionizing in the chemistry laboratory is with the use of images, diagrams, molecular models, graphs and specialized chemistry programs. In the sense of this, the teacher provides more interactive classes and numerous dynamic teaching methods along with advanced technology. All things considered, the aim of this article is to implement interactive teaching methods of chemistry subjects using chemistry computer graphics. A group of students (n = 30) at the age of 18–20 were testing using methods such as brainstorming, demonstration, working in pairs, and writing laboratory notebooks. The results showed that demonstration is the most acceptable interactive method (95%). This article is expected to be of high value to teachers and researchers of chemistry, implementing interactive methods, and operating computer graphics

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“…24 Otro programa de visualización molecular gratis disponible en Recientemente, se ha publicado en la literatura una herramienta de visualización molecular denominada jAMVLE (por las siglas en inglés de java-based jmol Amalgamated Molecular Visualization Learning Environment) usada en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de estructuras moleculares dentro del ramo de la bioquímica, biología molecular, química orgánica e inorgánica, cristalografía y ciencias de los materiales. 28 Este programa puede descargarse gratuitamente. 29 También en el 2006 se publicó las bondades y ventajas de un nuevo visualizador denominado BALLView utilizado en la enseñanza de la bioquímica y la bioinformática.…”

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