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Lab-at-Home: Hands-On Green Analytical Chemistry Laboratory for New Normal Experimentation

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  • Chonnipa Yeerum

    (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Piyanat Issarangkura Na Ayutthaya

    (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Kullapon Kesonkan

    (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand)

  • Kanokwan Kiwfo

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology for Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (I-ANALY-S-T_B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Siripat Suteerapataranon

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology for Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (I-ANALY-S-T_B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Piyatida Panitsupakamol

    (Department of Pharmacy, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Pathinan Paengnakorn

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology for Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (I-ANALY-S-T_B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Biomedical Engineering Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Dujrudee Chinwong

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology for Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (I-ANALY-S-T_B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Surarong Chinwong

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology for Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (I-ANALY-S-T_B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Chalermpong Saenjum

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology for Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (I-ANALY-S-T_B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Monnapat Vongboot

    (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
    Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology for Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (I-ANALY-S-T_B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

  • Kate Grudpan

    (Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology for Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (I-ANALY-S-T_B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
    Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced analytical chemistry educators in Thailand to change methods of teaching and learning to new normal ones. Higher education has faced additional challenges because of a lack of hands-on experiments and an increasing number of students in foundation chemistry courses being hindered from practicing skills. This work aimed to develop a Lab-at-Home (LAH) for new normal, analytical chemistry experimentation. The LAH implemented a hands-on green chemistry experiment, i.e., colorimetric determination of iron using non-hazardous reagents (supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12-responsible consumption and production). The LAH was sent to students at their location before the synchronous class, where the instructors were prompt to supervise. Thus, this supports SDG4-quality education and SDG10-reduced inequalities. The learning outcome achievements, i.e., the analytical characteristics and colorimetry principles comprehension, as well as the ability to perform data analysis, were evaluated by a quiz and laboratory report. LAH satisfaction was assessed by questionnaire and focus group discussion. The learning outcomes were successfully achieved, although students who performed the experiment individually received higher scores than those who did in groups. Students were very satisfied with the LAH as a tool for new normal experimentation, yet some students faced a poor Internet connection during the synchronous online class.

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  • Chonnipa Yeerum & Piyanat Issarangkura Na Ayutthaya & Kullapon Kesonkan & Kanokwan Kiwfo & Siripat Suteerapataranon & Piyatida Panitsupakamol & Pathinan Paengnakorn & Dujrudee Chinwong & Surarong Chin, 2022. "Lab-at-Home: Hands-On Green Analytical Chemistry Laboratory for New Normal Experimentation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-19, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:6:p:3314-:d:769429
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    1. Kanokwan Kiwfo & Chonnipa Yeerum & Piyanat Issarangkura Na Ayutthaya & Kullapon Kesonkan & Siripat Suteerapataranon & Piyatida Panitsupakamol & Dujrudee Chinwong & Pathinan Paengnakorn & Surarong Chin, 2021. "Sustainable Education with Local-Wisdom Based Natural Reagent for Green Chemical Analysis with a Smart Device: Experiences in Thailand," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(20), pages 1-12, October.
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