New Perspectives in Science Education
Theory-based Design Criteria for the Creation of Animations for Chemistry Lessons
Constantin Egerer, University of Potsdam (Germany)
Amitabh Banerji, University of Potsdam (Germany)
Abstract
Understanding explanations at the submicroscopic level [1] often causes problems for learners [2]. Most visualizations lack the dynamic of chemical processes. Animations can be used to illustrate this in an appropriate way and provide a different possibility to learn about the dynamic nature of atoms, molecules and chemical processes. Various aspects need to be considered to ensure that learning with animations is optimally supported.
On the one hand, subject matter and didactic quality criteria for creating learning materials must be taken into account. Secondly, when designing animations, it is essential to include the results of psychology and perception research as well as neuroscience in the creating process of learning materials for chemistry lessons. Even the structure of the retina and the cortical pathways have a significant influence on how animations can be perceived [3], [4]. In this presentation, a theory-based catalog of criteria is presented that takes the above-mentioned aspects into account. This catalog is intended to serve teachers as a checklist for the creation of animations that are effective for learning. The criteria-catalog is also part of a teacher training for creating animations with PowerPoint.
Keywords: chemistry education, digitalisation, animation
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