An organic chemistry cd-rom as a multi-use tool for learning or teaching

Abstract

This CD-ROM, used by undergraduate first year students in the science faculty, is composed of two sections: the schemes, drawings and animations used in the course on one hand and interactive exercises on the other hand. The conception of this CD ROM allows the student to use it as a revising, visualisation and learning tool, but also as an evaluation tool. On the other hand, from the teacher point of view, the use of the CD-ROM allows some feedback about the teaching method and may be a tool for improving the teaching. Finally, the CD-ROM may also be used in a "teaching mode", like a powerpoint presentation.