Practical work in chemical engineering with access to cognitive tools through QR codes

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.515752515124

• Palavras-chave: Teaching strategy, comprehensive laboratory, ICT, QR codes.

• Keywords: Teaching strategy, comprehensive laboratory, ICT, QR codes.

• Abstract:

  This paper presents the results of a project aimed at designing and evaluating a learning support strategy for planning practical work and the proper use of laboratory equipment in chemical engineering through the use of QR codes. The proposal consists of facilitating immediate access to multimedia content from the practical work environment itself, with the aim of promoting the use of ICT as teaching and research resources in an experimental context.
  The work was developed based on the content of the Comprehensive Laboratory I course in the Chemical Engineering program at the National Technological Institute of Mexico and was implemented in the Chemical Engineering Laboratory at the Technological Institute of Pachuca. Infographics and reference materials were created, and cards with QR codes were installed on various pieces of laboratory equipment.
  The use of these resources, integrated into previously defined activities, contributed to conceptual reinforcement and the development of practical and research skills in a more agile and autonomous manner. It also encouraged interaction among students and improved the efficiency of collaborative work in the laboratory.