Using an ePortfolio system as an electronic laboratory notebook in undergraduate biochemistry and molecular biology practical classes

Abstract

Despite many apparent advantages, including security, back-up, remote access, workflow, and data management,

Microsoft OneNote provides continuity for undergraduate biochemistry lab during a pandemic

“…1,2 Out of the many options for ELNs, OneNote stands out as a solid option to use for undergraduate lab reports. [3][4][5][6][7][8] With minimal amount of faculty setup OneNote has been an excellent ELN for my biochemistry I and II labs and has been well received by my students.…”

Data handling in NMR facilities and assignment of NMR spectra in synthetic chemistry labs: Why electronic structure validation should become part of the routine

“…Although expert structure elucidation software packages (computer‐aided structure elucidation) do exist from commercial and free software providers, they are still not commonly used in academia. Rather, they remain yet isolated solutions in an environment where electronic laboratory notebooks are very uncommon and most other analytical data are handled in hardcopy. NMR processing and analysis software packages have become very powerful tools but are often only used as a vehicle to produce printout spectra like in the predigital era.…”

Managing research data

“…The authors concluded that the introduction of the ELN in class produced some benefits for students-they were more prepared for classes, more creative, and engaged in class. Some negative outcomes, such as increased workload for the instructor and disruption of class dynamics, were also reported (Johnston et al, 2014).…”