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UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
FACULTY OF PHYSICS Guest
2024-11-22 1:51 |
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Conference: Bucharest University Faculty of Physics 2021 Meeting
Section: Physics and Technology of Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources
Title:
Innovative Educational Resources in Renewable Energies
Authors:
Radu TIRCA, Luca MIHAILESCU, Eleonora POPESCU, Cristina HUMA, Sanda VOINEA
Affiliation:
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, 405 Atomistilor Street, 077125, Magurele, Romania
E-mail
radumihaitirca@gmail.com, mihailescu.luca@gmail.com, ana.popescu2@s.unibuc.ro, cristina.huma@s.unibuc.ro, sanda.voinea@unibuc.ro
Keywords:
renewable energy; online learning; innovative educational practices; educational video
Abstract:
The field of renewable energies is one whose development is intrinsically tied to the experimental method and experimental experiences. Students in all STEM fields rely heavily on in-person work where they get to physically interact with the system they are studying. As such, in an online learning scenario, whether it be a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic or a matter of comfort and preference, students should be provided with accessible and engaging materials that fulfill the role of the traditional laboratory work. The creation of a truly effective and functional alternative requires some ingenuity, as one has to take into account both the content and the production quality of the end product. This paper focuses on the development of the first two parts of what will be a three part series on the study of water electrolysis in the context of hydrogen and oxygen production. The first part is an introduction to the subject, that doubles as a science popularization material, which requires little to no familiarity with the subject. The second part offers a more in depth look at the phenomenology of water electrolysis and it is dedicated to students studying renewable energies, however it is accessible to all in STEM fields. The third part will contain a remote-lab available through a web interface for the purpose of replicating a hands-on experience. This article offers the walk-through of the production of viable material to serve as a tool for online learning, or even as auxiliary material for in-person learning.
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