http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 01:19:25 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 01:19:25 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=762301 AbstractAdvanced three-dimensional (3D) virtual reality (VR) technology similar to that used by the film and computer game industries can allow educational developers to rapidly create realistic online virtual environments. This technology has been used to generate a range of online VR-based learning environments across a broad spectrum of industries and educational application areas. This idea is not new; flight simulators have been used for decades to train pilots for both commercial and military aviation. There are a number of lessons that can be learned from the industries that have successfully utilized virtual training and learning systems. Generic rules of thumb regarding the specification, development, application, and operation of these learning environments can be garnered from these industrial training systems and examined in an educational context. In this paper, an online VR-based system developed by the author, ViRILE (Virtual Reality Interactive Learning Environment), is introduced. This software is designed for use by undergraduate chemical engineers and simulates the configuration and operation of a polymerization plant. During the implementation of this and other visual learning environments, a number of complex operational problems were encountered that have required a number of innovative solutions and management procedures to be developed. The implementation of this and other similar systems is also discussed in this paper, and the lessons learned are extrapolated into general pedagogical guidelines to be considered for the development of VR-based online educational learning resources.Keywords: virtual reality, simulation, chemical engineering education, learning technology, training, guidelines http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=759089 Primary resource wherein Joseph Priestley defends the theory of Phlogiston, and attempts to falsify theories of combustion, oxygen, and elements, or "the new system of chemistry״. This letter was written in 1796. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=757815 Short (<1 min.) GIF format videos of interesting (read: violent) chemical reactions, often involving things that catch fire or blow up. Users can also submit GIFs of their own chemical reactions. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=755514 This Stand alone Instructional Resource (StAIR) is designed for 8th grade chemistry students to familiarize them with the concepts of straight, branched, and ring shaped carbon bonds.It is an interactive kiosk. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=744581 Many educational concepts are easier to understand when illustrated with vivid examples. This film explores methods for creating illustrations for educational presentations, videos, and printed materials. From the 2013 Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference at Kansas State University. Mitch Ricketts. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=743358 Clausius Clapeyron simulation is presented for a variety of liquids at or near the boiling point and across extended ranges. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=743342 A Wolfram simulation showing titration of various acids with a strong base. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=743354 A very effective presentation of simple cubic lattices http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=740317 HPLC Simulator is a web-based high-performance liquid chromatography simulation. Adjust a range of experimental parameters and see their affect on chromatographic parameters including retention time, column efficiency, and backpressure. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=739685 This is a site with tools for teachers or students of high school chemistry or biology. It may even be appropriate for students taking first year chemistry at the college level. It includes study tools such as powerpoints and practice and review material.