Fiz Chemie Berlin and the University of Applied Sciences Wildau are displaying multimedia learning units for the Chemgapedia online encyclopaedia at Achema 2009 on 11-15 May.
The units explain what happens in chemical, biological and technical processes and links the information to background knowledge from other learning units.
They explain how injection moulding machines produce miniature gears from plastic, which are smaller than the head of a match.
This example and others are being used at the exhibition (Hall 4.2 Stand F10-G14) to demonstrate an entertaining way of transferring technical knowledge using the internet.
The exhibits - equipment for chemical process technology and biosystem technology - show research-and-development projects from the Department of Bioinformatics and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau, which Fiz Chemie Berlin has prepared as multimedia learning units for Chemgapedia.
The learning modules are said to be virtual reflections of current research and instruction.
Visitors can try out the learning methods and possibilities for knowledge acquisition.
Along with the two main partners for the exhibition, the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) in Hanover, Fiz Technik, Medinnovation and the Leibniz Association (WGL) are involved with the trade show appearance, working together to demonstrate paths out of the information jungle.
According to Fiz Chemie Berlin, this is an interesting approach to education for students and teachers and is an example of how professional training and continuing education courses in industry can be designed in a way that is efficient, interesting and entertaining.
Fiz Chemie Berlin offers support to companies for their efforts.
There is also be a quiz as part of the multimedia units in the 10 exhibits at the trade show.
Those who answer five questions correctly are being rewarded with a small surprise.
Visitors who want to check if they are still permitted to drive can do so at the breathalyser exhibit.
The chemical process, which makes it possible for the device to measure the alcohol concentration in breath, is also explained with a multimedia module.
The learning units for the Achema exhibits have been available in Chemgapedia on the internet since the beginning of May.
After the show, they will remain online for at least half a year and are free to use.
Chemgapedia is part of the Chemgaroo product line from Fiz Chemie Berlin.
