Which is best: practical or simulation?

By David Read2019-09-25T13:44:00

Illustration of a balanced set of scales with test tubes on one side (representing practical chemistry) being weighed against computer (theoretical) learning

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Students interact with practicals and simulations differently, but does one approach come with better learning outcomes?

With the advance of teaching technologies, how useful are practicals? A recent study investigated how students interact with and react to hands-on activities and simulations when learning about electrochemistry. This article draws out relevant tips for teaching secondary school chemistry.

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