Share Paper: Innovative pedagogies and personalisation in STEM education with NEWTON Atomic Structure Virtual Lab
Tuesday, June 26 5:15-5:45 PM De Dam 2
Abstract: STEM education in Europe is suffering due to student disengagement and demotivation, which is starting as early as 12-13 years of age. STEM education should be student-centred, encouraging inquiry and problem-solving skills, while being personalised for each student. Practical training is becoming a challenge for schools and universities due to funding cuts and space limitations. Virtual labs provide a solution to these challenges by removing limitations set by time, equipment, and geography. This paper presents the Atomic Structure Virtual Lab aimed at teaching secondary level Chemistry students, developed as a part of the EU H2020 NEWTON Project. This virtual lab ...