All Study skills articles – Page 5

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UDock - a free interactive protein docking system

2014-07-03T13:20:00Z

In Udock, the users can interact with representations of protein structures and learn about their importance aswell as score your performance.

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Atmospheric monitoring kits (DIY)

2014-07-03T13:16:00Z

Using the equipment you can build your own atmospheric monitoring station, record and see data from local temperature to nitrogen dioxide levels.

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Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) web experience

2014-07-03T11:00:00Z

An online game that introduces forensic science and toxicology in a fun interactive way.

Review

Scientific stories

2014-07-03T00:00:00Z

Web watch with Josh Howgego

News

Freshers struggle to remember basic A-level concepts

2014-06-25T00:00:00Z

First year students have forgotten basic A-level material by the time they arrive at university

Maths

In uncertain terms

2014-05-08T00:00:00Z

Paul Yates advises on estimating experimental uncertainties

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Molecular Workbench

2014-05-08T00:00:00Z

Computational power is ever more important in science and educators owe their charges an introduction to it. Molecular Workbench offers ample opportunity

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Mastering the art of online teamwork

2014-05-08T00:00:00Z

Claire McDonnell explores the use of wikis to facilitate group collaboration and assessment

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GCSE grade booster – A* chemistry

2014-04-14T00:00:00Z

Boosting As to A*s

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Beyond the presentation: student authored vignettes

2014-03-06T00:00:00Z

Why stop at asking students to give presentations? The technology to empower them to produce versatile and reusable blended learning objects is readily accessible, explains Simon Lancaster

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ChemGym

2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

This is a very easy app to recommend as a starting point, or quick review, for any budding A-level chemists

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The Chemistry of Light: Part 3

A series of short experiments and demonstrations about the chemistry of light, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers from the University of Cambridge Video: The Chemistry of Light: 21 - Colouration of Flames Video: The Chemistry of Light: 22 - Oxidation of Luminol ...

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The Alkali Metals: Part 1

A series of short, fun videos exploring the chemistry of the alkali metals, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: The alkali metals: 01 - Introduction to the periodic table Video: The alkali metals: 02 - Electronic ...

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Just Add Water: Part 1

A series of fun, engaging, short chemistry demonstrations about water, taken from a lecture by Dr. Peter Wothers of the University of Cambridge. Video: Just Add Water: 01 - Many Things Contain Water Video: Just Add Water: 02 - Copper Sulphate ...

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There's teaching, and there's teaching

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Starting university marks a new chapter in a student's life, with a brand new set of opportunities and challenges. But the different teaching style in higher education can prove to be an unexpected shock to the system. Catherine Smith explores what educators on either side can do to ease the transition

The Mole

Prevent learning overload

2013-01-01T10:19:00Z

Francesca Burgoyne from the RSC helps you prepare for the year with tips to boost your memory and make the most of your learning

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Unlocking video: 24/7 learning for iPod generation

2012-07-01T00:00:00Z

The capability to produce high quality video is now literally in the palm of your hand. Find out how video can be used to enhance your teaching and support your students' learning.

News

Students join a growing community

2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

Since its launch in September 2006 some 1200 UK students have joined ChemNet