Determining how to correlate the work that I am immersed with into my classroom is a monumental task. Not just because of the in depth nature of carbonaceous energy conversion and carbon dioxide capture that I am working with Dr. Fanxing Li to study, but because of the remote learning methods through which I will need to share this information.
Step 1 – Understanding. Gathering information on the processes involved has been the first step. I’m learning much more chemistry than expected!
Step 2 – Modeling. The processes completed in Dr. Li’s lab are modeled with software, called Aspen Plus, that is available through NCSU. Receiving access to this software has been a technical nightmare given the fact that I cannot physically access the lab. But, thanks to the IT departments at NCSU, I recently received access! Time to get practicing…
Step 3 – Plan. As of now I anticipate developing a PBL (Project Based Learning) unit that will provide students in our STEM Energy and Sustainability Academy learning opportunities relating to this material. The plan is still developing!
Step 4 – Roll out. Somehow this needs to be done remotely! Only time will tell what that looks like…