<title language="spa">Integración de visualización científica molecular en el salón de clases Integration of molecular scientific visualization in the classroom

• Main Authors: Miguel Á. García-Ruiz, Laura L. Valdez-Velazquez, Zeferino Gómez-Sandoval
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Química 2008-01-01
• Series: Química Nova
• Subjects: molecular; visualization; classroom
• Online Access: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-40422008000800046

<abstract language="eng">For some years, Chemistry teachers have used scientific visualization software of molecular models in computing rooms and chemistry laboratories for educational purposes. However, its application in classrooms has been limited. This article describes the integration and use of computer programs for scientific molecular visualization in a traditional classroom. We consider that the improvement of technical aspects of their application and use (usability) has a direct effect on students' understanding of molecular structures (including students' extrinsic motivation), among other factors. Consequently, we developed a guide for the integration of hardware and software of molecular visualization for its use in the classroom.