الاثنين، 14 مارس 2011

Crocodile Chemistry



The name of software: Crocodile Chemistry
The category of software: Simulation.
Description of software:

*     Crocodile Chemistry  software provides a simulated laboratory where topics relating to The Periodic Table, chemical reactions and rates of reaction can be investigated. Although the program simulates a laboratory it provides learning experiences which could not be duplicated in the laboratory, for example students can perform dangerous chemical reactions safely.
Features of software:
*     You can model experiments and reactions safely and easily.

*     Allows students to perform reactions in virtual reality.


*     High interactivity

*     Easy navigations


*     Cost effective. Minimize the need to purchase so many pieces of equipment and expensive materials.
*     Flexible. It's not just a library of animations - it's a full and flexible simulated lab.
*     Let student repeat events as many times as they want.

*     Involve students into learning process.

Advantages of software:
*     The advantages of this are that reactions can be performed repeatedly while variables are changed

*     Allows the user to combine various reagents in definite quantities, using a broad selection of glassware and equipment.


*     The graphics are two-dimensional and very simple, and the materials are easy to manipulate.


*     Materials can be used in several forms, such as lump solid, fine solid or aqueous solutions of varying concentrations.

*     Provide instructions for users.

*     Interactive activities give immediate feedback and can be printed out for revision purposes.

*     The program is suitable for individual, small group use and whole class use where an interactive whiteboard is available.

*     Students can work individually and at their own pace.

*     It is useful where equipment is not sufficient for individual use or conditions make experiments dangerous.




The Limitation of software:

*     The stoichiometry is not correct in every case.

*     Combinations that do not react as they would in the laboratory can be misleading for students.

*     There is no accompanying booklet containing support information or worksheets with this program.

*     The information inside the CD-ROM case is limited to installation information.