Assessing the engagement, learning, and overall experience of students operating an atomic absorption spectrophotometer with remote access technology

Abstract

The use of internet-based technologies in the teaching of laboratories has emerged as a promising education tool. This study evaluated the effectiveness of using remote access technology to operate an atomic absorption spectrophotometer in analyzing the iron content in a crude myoglobin extract. Sixty-two students were surveyed on their level of engagement, learning, and overall experience. Feedback from students suggests that the use of remote access technology is effective in teaching students the principles of chemical analysis by atomic absorption spectroscopy.

Keywords: biochemistry; engagement; learning; online laboratories; remote access labs.