Distributed Access Teaching Assistant (DATA)

• William G. Van Der Sluys ^[1] ; John Koch ^[1]
  1. [1] Wilkes University

     Wilkes University

     City of Wilkes-Barre, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 78, Nº 12, 2001, pág. 1696
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • We have developed an online examination system that can provide nearly instantaneous feedback to students concerning the results of examinations having a variety of formats. This program utilizes the scripting language Frontier in combination with standard hypertext markup language (HTML) forms. A unique aspect of the program is the option of programming mathematical formulas utilizing input data from the form in a fashion akin to a spreadsheet. We have made use of this capability in our introductory chemistry laboratory program. For each experiment students are required to submit primary data and results of any calculations using a form that automatically checks their submission and can provide feedback on possible sources of calculational errors and the accuracy of results.