The effect of a multimedia application in the oxidation-reduction reaction learning process

Most chemistry teaching operates at the macro level, and it is well known, that many misconceptions in chemistry stem from an inability to visualize structures and processes at the micro level. Thanks to this multimedia application in which the micro level is shown, can be compelling and effective learning resources. However, the multimedia application must be designed and presented with highly regarded care to encourage students and to avoid generating misconceptions. The goal of this project was to determine if students' attitudes about chemistry and performance in chemistry increased as a result of being taught with a multimedia application. During this investigation, 35 students were presented with a chemistry unit, REDOX reactions, taught by the instructor, as usual, in class, and then, they were helped with a multimedia simulation. This paper describes a study of students' attitudes toward the utility of the REDOX (a difficult concept in chemistry) multimedia application in University of Malaga. The results of this study shown that, the students find useful the use of this multimedia application in order to improve the learning processes.