Developing Quantitative Reasoning by Integrating E-Portfolios and Scientific Writing in Chemistry Class for Science and Engineering Majors

Presenter:

Luis Arias, Brian Ortega, Feliberto Feliz, Leopoldo Mejia, Students;Franciso Ordonez, EdTech Specialist, Educational Technology; Na Xu, Adj. Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences;Nelson Nunez Rodriguez, Associate Professor, Natural Sciences;Sandy Figueroa, Assistant Professor, Business, Hostos CC

Abstract:

Student Poster Presentation: This presentaion discusses how ePortfolio and scientific writing guidelines foster quantitative reasoning skills in science students. Three lab reports from the 12-lab report sequence were revised in a chemistry class for STEM majors. Guidelines were created to write, revise and reflect on these writing pieces and extracurricular activities in ePortfolios. The work presented here demonstrates students’ improvement in scientific literacy and the effectiveness of ePortfolios as a tool to develop disciplinary writing skills.